College students are responsible for complying with applicable Colorado laws and policies of Platt College.   These guidelines establish that:

• No person under 21 years of age may use or be in possession of alcoholic beverages.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be made available to minors.
• Misrepresentation of age for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages is a violation of state law.
• Personal possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted at social events attended by students, and on any campus property.

Students are prohibited from consuming, transporting, and distributing alcohol; possessing or being in the presence of alcohol while on campus; or exhibiting disruptive behavior.

• Alcohol found by staff will be disposed of immediately. Persons found in violation of this policy will be subject to administrative or disciplinary sanctions and can include:

• Warning and/or conductprobation
• Referral to an alcohol education program (peer assistance)
• Counselingservices
• Suspension from the College
• Termination from the College
• Possible arrest, imprisonment, or fine according to state alcohol laws

Intoxication from, or the use, display, or possession of alcoholic beverages or any controlled substance (drug) is prohibited by the College Code of Conduct. Furthermore, intoxication from, or the use, display, or possession of alcoholic beverages or any controlled substance (drug) on any area of the College campus is prohibited. This includes the presence of empty or full alcoholic beverage containers