Alcohol Sale and Consumption Policy

 

Persons privileged to purchase alcoholic beverages, including wine and beer, on the UNO campus must meet the State of Louisiana age requirement (must be at least 21 years of age to purchase alcohol).

Identification showing proof of age must be presented when purchasing alcoholic beverages, in accordance with state and local law.  Alcoholic beverages will be sold and consumed only at designated locations and only to UNO students, faculty, staff, alumni and their guests.  The designated areas in which alcoholic beverages may be sold and consumed are as follows:

1. The University Center Flambeau Room;                       
2. The University Center food service areas‑the Cove and the Galley‑where wine or beer may be consumed;
3. The University Center, where alcoholic beverages may be served under the direction, supervision and  control of the Food Service staff.  Said beverages shall be sold in this area by the University only at events sponsored by authorized campus organizations and approved by appropriate administrative officials;
4. Alcoholic beverages may be consumed (not sold) in University housing areas by residents and their  guests who are of legal age (21);
5. During arena events, alcoholic beverages may be sold at the Lakefront Arena by authorized officials  of that facility;
6. Alcoholic beverages may be sold by authorized officials of UNO's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

In addition to the above, the policy permits the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages during such functions and at such locations that the Chancellor may deem proper to approve.  The consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to those areas designated above.