 Message from the President Dear Members of the Íæż½ã½ãCommunity: The United Methodist heritage that guides our University provides us with strong values of civic responsibility and concern for the welfare of our students. In keeping with the principles and values expressed by SMU's founders, we aim to provide the best possible environment for learning and enrichment, not only among our students, but also among members of the community who gather at Íæż½ã½ãfor special events. Toward this end, I urge all members of the Íæż½ã½ãcommunity to consider the presence of alcoholic beverages on campus with responsibility, prudence, and moderation. The Purpose of this Guide for Service of Alcohol on the Southern Methodist University Campus is to provide you with the policies and procedures for serving alcohol at Íæż½ã½ãas well as background information as to why our particular policies, in addition to state laws governing alcohol, exist. I encourage you to read this guide thoroughly prior to submitting a request for approval to serve alcohol on-campus. Please direct any questions related to this Guide to the Vice President for Student Affairs, at vpstuaff@smu.edu.Sincerely, R. Gerald Turner |
Alcohol Service Guidelines
Please review the detailed information below on the guidelines and procedures for the service of alcohol.
Alcohol Policy
University Policy Number 1.15
The Board of Trustees of the University has affirmed that abusive use of alcoholic beverages and the corresponding effects upon persons constitute one of the more serious problems in our nation. In keeping with the University’s heritage as an institution affiliated with the Un