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SEMP Registration "Members Only"

Requirements for "Members Only" events:

  • "Members Only" events are only open to and attended by student members of a single recognized student organization.
  • These events must comply with the "Social Event Regulations" outlined below.
  • These events do not require registration or notification; however, each organization’s internal management procedures must include their specific plans for managing "Members Only" events.
  • Kegs are not permitted.
  • Closed events must have at least three (3) SEMP trained students in charge and in attendance at the social event at all times.
  • Promotion is limited to announcements to the organization’s student membership.

Social Event Regulations

  • Recognized student organizations that host social events with alcohol must adopt a written statement of responsibility regarding the management of alcohol at any events held by that organization.  Additionally, the organization must adopt written internal management procedures in order to host events at which there will be alcohol present.  The documents must be submitted and approved by the College department that has recognized the organization (Example: Residence Life, Student Activities, etc.).  Support and consultation is available through the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education, Office of Residential Life, Safety and Security, Dartmouth Alcohol Peer Advisors, and the recognizing departments in the development of each organization’s written internal management procedures.
  • Social events may only be hosted when classes are in session and during Senior Week.
  • Social events can occur between the hours of 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, between 12 Noon and 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and between 12 Noon and 1 a.m. on Sunday.
  • Sponsoring organizations may host only three "Open" social events per week. The week begins Monday and ends Sunday.   There is no limit on the number of "Members Only" and "Closed" events that an organization may host per week.
  • The length of time alcohol may be served shall not exceed five (5) hours at any event.  The length of the event, however, may be longer than five hours.
  • Student organizations may not host another "Closed" or "Open" event within 12 hours of the conclusion of their last "Closed" or "Open" event.
  • Social events must be held in designated social spaces as outlined in the College alcohol policy. See section IV and IX of the student alcohol policy for details pertaining to individual student rooms and common areas.
  • Actual or anticipated social event attendance may not exceed one and a half times the fire code capacity of the event location/facility over the duration of the social event. The number of individuals permitted at a social event may not at any time exceed the legal limit established by fire safety codes.
  • Alcohol may not be the primary focus of the social event.
  • Drinks should be measured, poured, and mixed in view of the individual who is being served the drink.
  • Alcohol punches or anything that could be construed as an unregulated common source are not permitted.
  • Invitations, posters, and other event publicity may include reference to alcohol being served but alcohol may not be the focus of the publicity.
  • There will be no alcohol permitted for the purpose of membership recruitment for any type of student organization. Any social event at which organizations are promoting or encouraging students to join or affiliate must be alcohol free.

Last Updated: 9/20/05