The misuse of alcohol and other drugs, including prescription drugs, by college students inhibits educational development and results in decreased productivity, serious health problems, and a breakdown of family structure. Repeated use of alcohol and drugs can lead to dependence. The abuse of alcohol and other drugs affects all socioeconomic groups, age levels, and the unborn. Possession, consumption, furnishing, or being perceptibly under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, controlled substances, or intoxicants, except as permitted by law, Regent’s Policy, University Regulation or UAA rules and procedures, on campus property or at official activities of student organizations including while on student travel, is prohibited. State laws shall be observed at all private and public events conducted on University property. For more information, see Student Code of Conduct under Regulations.
Several University departments and groups sponsor alcohol and drug workshops, programs, and support groups to address health risks, inform students of available options, and help you find resources. For further information or a referral, contact Counseling Services, Student Health and Counseling Center, and Department of Residence Life.
Alcohol and Drug Resources in the Community:
Alcoholics Anonymous 272-2312
Adult Children of Alcoholics 566-0803
ALANON 276-6646
Narcotics Anonymous 277-5483
Transportation Resources in the Community
Anchorage Share-a-Ride 562-7665
The University and the Office of Student Affairs promotes the education of the whole student. The University is concerned about ways in which alcohol use and abuse may affect the primary academic mission of the institution, its overall atmosphere and the personal well-being of the University community. The University has the duty to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would to ensure that private and public events are conducted in accordance with state law. Whether or not a person drinks alcoholic beverages is a personal decision, but individuals are held personally accountable for their actions.
Campus Alcohol Policy
The primary objectives of UAA’s policies and procedures on alcoholic beverages are; (a) to promote responsible behavior and attitudes among all members of the University community; (b) to educate the university community concerning the use and effects of alcoholic beverages in order to promote responsible decision-making; and (c) help individuals experiencing difficulties associated with the use of alcohol.
The Chancellor or the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs has the authority to approve events where alcoholic beverages may be served to individuals of legal age with positive identification. Approval to serve alcoholic beverages will be granted on designated premises for private University-sanctioned events for a limited period of time. The sale of alcoholic beverages at University-sanctioned events on campus is not permissible and may not be approved by the Chancellor. Personal consumption, possession, or display of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages is prohibited in University public places. The possession of kegs and other large quantities of alcoholic beverages will only be allowed by special permission of the Chancellor.
