Alcohol & Drug Policies

The Colby community—students, faculty, staff, trustees, overseers, alumni—is committed to maintaining a residential atmosphere that supports personal growth and learning; assures individual rights and the well-being and dignity of others; promotes understanding and respect; and fosters the opportunity to make lasting friendships. To this end, where alcohol is used, it must be used responsibly and abuse will not be tolerated.

Colby’s policies governing the possession, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages (which are set forth here in the student handbook) are consistent with Maine state law. Students are personally responsible for compliance. The legal drinking age in Maine is 21. All parties at Colby must be registered with the Office of Student Activities and with the Department of Security. Parties with alcohol must be hosted by a 21-year-old who has attended party host training. The host must be in attendance throughout the duration of the event he or she is hosting.

The College reserves the right to notify parents when a student under 21 years of age violates drug or alcohol laws.