Alcohol is as much of a risk to student welfare as are prohibited drugs. Amongst the general population, excessive consumption of alcohol is common and this is unfortunately also reflected amongst students. Students, particularly those who may be unused to alcohol, should resist peer pressure to consume more than is sensible or good for them.
It is important to remember that the state of drunkenness can put individuals into dangerous situations or lead them to engage in risky behaviour. The psychological, physical and reputational damage can be serious, especially given the prevalence of social media which has in the past led to some situations ending up in the student or even national press—the appetite for stories about Oxford seems insatiable. All students are therefore urged to be careful and moderate in consuming alcohol.
The College will not tolerate any antisocial behaviour resulting from excessive drinking. The organisation of ‘drinking games’ or exerting undue pressure on others to consume alcohol to excess are prohibited. Note that evidence of such pressure being exerted or ‘drinking games’ or other alcohol-related anti-social behaviour taking place in a ‘College context’ as defined in the College non-academic disciplinary policy will lead to an investigation under that policy.
