Be responsible, Cowboys

Think before you drink

At Oklahoma State University, we stress the importance of alcohol awareness and community support. If Cowboys are going to drink, they should do so responsibly. Whether you are a part of Greek life, residential housing or a brand new student going through freshman orientation at OSU, the university has programs, educational resources and outlets available to help you maintain healthy habits and respond to alcohol and substance abuse challenges.

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Think before you drink

Responsible means 21 and over

OSU students are expected to accept responsibility for their learning, personal behavior and future success, and students should appropriately challenge others to do the same. For those under 21, there is nothing responsible about breaking the law. If you are under 21, you should not be drinking. If you are 21 or older and choose to drink alcohol, it is important to consume responsibly. Never drink and drive. Set and know your limits, and put safety first.

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Cowboys for alcohol responsibility

The OSU Police Department and other campus departments offer a variety of classes and events to educate students on the risks of alcohol consumption and tips on how to stay safe and make good, responsible choices. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming learning opportunities.

In Payne County, OSU works with community coalitions, using Strategic Prevention Framework to:

Collect and analyze local and state data related to the consequences of alcohol misuse experienced by Payne County residents
Identify gaps and build community capacity to develop solutions
Complete a strategic planning process to find or develop evidence-based strategies
Implement evidence-based interventions to address alcohol related consequences
Thoroughly evaluate each step to ensure effectiveness

Oklahoma Mental Health and Substance Abuse

HEPS

The OSU Higher Education Prevention Services grant (HEPS) is designed to provide prevention education regarding opioids, prescription stimulants and other substances such as alcohol to OSU students, faculty and staff. This grant is supported by the Payne County Substance Abuse Coalition, which is comprised of campus community representatives whose goal is to positively impact the physical and mental well-being of OSU as well as the surrounding community through increased collaboration to reduce the harmful effects of substance abuse through increased awareness/education, enforcement and interventions.

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Funded by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

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Substance Abuse Counseling

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (ASAC) is committed to providing quality, confidential services for OSU students affected by problems related to substance abuse.

Residential Life Policies

Consuming, possessing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, or serving alcoholic beverages on university premises (including residence halls and sorority and fraternity housing) or at university-sponsored activities regardless of age is prohibited except as expressly permitted by university policy.

Rave Guardian

Use Rave Guardian to chat with the OSUPD to or call their non-emergency line. If you have an emergency, dial 911. You can also request a SafeWalk: The OSUPD has dedicated safety officers who will walk students, faculty and staff to an on-campus location from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., 7 days a week.

BE RESPONSIBLE, COWBOYS