Tips

Tips for being a responsible host

• NEVER serve someone under 21.
• Always serve foods like cheese, bread, and starchy foods and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Do not force drinks onto guests or rush to refill an empty glass.
• When serving an alcoholic punch, use a non-carbonated base, such as fruit juice.
• Set a time for the party to end and stop serving drinks two hours before. Continue serving food and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Set an example by exercising responsibility.
• Get help when the situation is beyond your control or when someone needs medical attention.
• Discourage excessive drinking or serving alcohol to which you suspect may already be intoxicated.
• NEVER encourage games or contests that encourage rapid and excessive consumption of alcohol (i.e. drinking games).
• NEVER let guests drink and drive.
• Reminder: Drinking at any age on campus is against university policy.