Drugs & Alcohol

It is the policy of the University of Northern Iowa and the Board of Regents to provide for a drug free workplace and learning environment for students and employees.

‌Student Wellness Services - Alcohol & Other Drugs

Overview

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance by students and employees on property owned or leased by the University of Northern Iowa or in conjunction with a university-sponsored activity is prohibited.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol by students and employees on property owned or leased by the University of Northern Iowa or in conjunction with a university-sponsored activity is prohibited.

Violation of this policy will result in university disciplinary action.

Intercollegiate Athletics Tailgating Policies

The sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in and around the UNI-Dome are strictly prohibited, except under the following circumstances:

Non-athletic UNI-Dome events where alcohol is sold, by the UNI-Dome's licensed vendor, for the consumption by event patrons coordinated through the catering manager.
UNI Athletic events where the athletic department, through its licensed vendor, provides alcoholic beverages for private consumption by supporters and friends of the program.
Functions that include serving of alcoholic beverages related to events hosted at athletic facilities.

General Guidelines

All functions involving 25 or more persons must receive written permission from the associate athletic director/internal operations to hold the event. Requests must be made at least seven days in advance of the event and the issued permit must be made at least seven days in advance of the event and the issued permit must be visibly displayed at the site of the function.
$100 deposit is required for all events in order to insure that both event security and appropriate clean-up are provided. If there are no problems with your tailgate, your deposit check will not be cashed and sent back to you.
Sponsors of outdoor events agree to pay the university for the cost of one portable restroom per 25 attendees. Arrangements should be made through the facilities/operations office. Payments for these services must be paid prior to approval and will be non-refundable if the university incurs actual costs for providing such facilities or services.
Trash receptacles will also be provided in numbers appropriate to the size of the event. The number of receptacles required will be estimated by the Intercollegiate Athletics staff and provided by plant services. Event sponsors will be responsible for the complete cleanup of their designated areas and the deposit of all refuse in the receptacles provided.
UNI reserves the right to restrict loud music, public address system, etc.
Glass bottles, kegs, cooler balls, and similar beverage dispensing devices are prohibited.
Charcoal grills are permitted for cooking. NO open fires are permitted.
All catering services done in the North Dome lot shall be run by UNI-Dome Concession services. All catering done in the Campbell B parking lot shall be run by UNI Housing & Dining.
Management and administration of this policy is the responsibility of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Department of Public Safety will enforce all policies and state laws as required.

This policy and procedure is to be used in conjunction with all existing UNI policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Click on the link for additional tailgating guidelines.

https://unipanthers.com/documents/2023/8/18/Tailgating_Guidelines_2023-24.pdf