The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession/or in the presence, or use of alcohol or a controlled substance is prohibited on the Northwest Missouri State University campus, regardless of age. Alcohol paraphernalia (empty bottles/cans, bongs, cases, etc.) is not permitted in university housing or anywhere on campus. The only regular exception to this policy is the designated tailgating area during Bearcat home football games. Alcohol laws are enforced in the area. Violators of the alcohol policy are subject to University discipline.
For more information, refer to the complete Drug and Alcohol Policy in the Northwest Student Handbook 
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Those seeking help with alcohol or drug problems may receive confidential assistance from the Counseling Center.
Displays of alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in the residence halls. Empty soda cans are not permitted. After use, all soda and plastic containers should be recycled or disposed of appropriately.
Security and safety of each resident is a primary concern, and the conduct of any guest is the responsibility of the resident being visited. As such, all guests of the opposite sex should be escorted during "visitation hours" (See Visitation.) Escort policies may vary from hall to hall. Escort hours are 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
The visitation policy applies specifically to guests of the opposite sex, indicating the time frame during which guests may visit a resident's room. Main lounges in each residence hall are 24 hour visitation. Guests visiting a building are responsible for knowing and observing the visitation hours established for that residence hall. See cohabitation, escort and guest polices for further information.
Guests are defined as individuals who are not contractual occupants of the specific room in question. University regulations prohibit the use of the residence hall room by anyone other than the regularly-assigned resident. In order to provide a secure environment and to protect the rights of all the residents, the following policies have been established for residents and their guests:
Residential Life fully supports University computing policies and will report violations to the Information Technology department. It is each student's responsibility to review and follow all Northwest computing policies.
Due to sanitation, health, and safety, cooking in the residence halls is permitted only in designated areas. Cooking-type appliances permitted in the rooms are popcorn poppers, hot pots, coffee makers and microwaves.
Dishes and other personal items left in common areas (i.e., ironing rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) will be considered abandoned property. The items will be taken to the front desk and put into lost and found or thrown away upon finding them. The University will assume no responsibility for items that are abandoned.
For your convenience, kitchenettes are available in all residence halls, the Station, and FVA Community Building. Pots, pans and other cooking utensils are available from the front desk and will vary from hall to hall. Residents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.
