<p>So if any of you are familiar with me you know that St. John's University in NYC has caught my attention more so than most colleges. Well I've read in a few online reviews that SJU is a "dry campus" meaning no alcohol is permitted even if you are 21 years of age. </p>
<p>Well I read somewhere that NYU claims to be a dry campus as well. I've visited there. It's not...</p>
<p>So I'm wondering how strict St. John's is about this whole thing, IF they really even are a "dry campus," and if any parties go on there. I mean we're in NYC so if you want to have fun I'm sure there are ways. Still, I really can't be in any position to get into any sort of trouble with the school and have to pay thousands of dollars worth of fines. </p>
<p>So please give me an honest answer. Thanks guys.</p>
<p>I can’t speak for St. Johns specifically, but generally Catholic schools have a moderate policy, of not allowing underage kids to drink and no parties on campus. At nearby Fordham (Bronx-Rose Hill), they serve alcohol in the restaurant used by faculty, parents and alumni and sometimes students of age. But not in the cafeterias or dorms. Upperclassmen who are 21 are allowed to have a reasonable amount for personal consumption in their apartments on campus, but not to serve underage students and no parties allowed on campus. Students caught drunk and sick from booze etc are written up. The penalties get more severe depending on the number of violations. There was an unfortunate incident involving an underage student at Fordham a year or so ago, where he fell out of bed and had severe injuries, from being drunk. A lawsuit was filed. And campus has been extra careful about enforcement recently.</p>
<p>Its nearly impossible to police all the time unless you turn the campus into a police state and nobody wants that. Personal responsibility and honor code applies. There are dorms where an additional pledge of “no drugs or alcohol or tobacco use” is made and most kids stick to their pledge. </p>
<p>I imagine St. Johns is very similar in its policies. </p>
<p>There is no such thing as a dry campus anywhere, even in devoutly christian schools. I have seen it with my own eyes. I won’t name names, but it happens. Kids are kids.</p>
<p>Most of the abuses occur from freshmen and usually first semester. The obvious consequences of flunking out or being kicked out usually put a damper on things. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks. But yeah I mean my sister brought up a good point- In NYC there’s always a place for something.</p>