Alcohol Policy

The University Dining Services holds an ABC license for the customers' convenience.  The Catering Department has the capability to provide your alcohol needs with notice of 48 hours in advance of your event.

State law prohibits the service of alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to request age identification of anyone we believe to be under age. State law also prohibits the service of alcohol to anyone suspected of being intoxicated. No guest may take alcohol with them at the conclusion of the event, and may not take alcohol beyond the designated event space. The maximum length of alcohol service is 3 1/2 hours.

If your event is longer than two hours in length, in accordance with University policy, alcohol service must end one half hour prior to the conclusion of your event.

Whether it's one drink or many, alcohol can affect people in different ways.  The way a person reacts to alcohol depends on many factors, including gender, weight, rate of alcohol consumed and one's mood; all of these have an influence on a person's Blood Alcohol Concentration in the blood stream.  Please remember that the blood alcohol concentration rate for intoxication while driving in the State of Virginia is .08%

We provide a standard list and inventory of beer, wines, and liquor for small to moderate size parties. Large events require at least 1 week notice to arrange alcohol procurement and delivery. We will gladly provide for your special beverage requests in case lots when available. We regret that donated or home-made beer, wine, or spirits are not permitted by law.

For additional information or policy questions please call us directly at 484-1440.