<p>Just FYI, a USC orientation director sent an email to everyone apart of a USC orientation facebook group warning us about alcohol and drugs on campus. A few students had posted about wanting to have a party at orientation. USC responded by sending a vague but warning email stating, </p>
<p>"Regardless of age, alcohol or other drugs are not permitted at any Orientation session (including overnight housing in the residence halls). Students found in possession of, or to have consumed, alcohol or drugs at any time during the session may jeopardize their participation in Orientation and their enrollment status at the university." </p>
<p>Also, "With that said, online communities can be a great resource during your academic tenure. We want to encourage you to continue to reach out to your new classmates and meet the other members of the Class of 2010. "</p>
<p>I don't think that this vigilance continues through the academic school year. </p>
<p>I can't speak for the dorms, but there was plenty of underage drinking going on in the apartments where I lived as a freshman. As long as the RA doesn't notice/care, it seems pretty easy to get away with stuff.</p>
<p>Though the school has clearly written rules, there's no major enforcement unless its a large, out-of-control party.</p>
<p>Also...dont post your parties on facebook (especially if they are in University housing!)... DPS has access to facebook and can break them up!</p>
<p>A way to get around this is to post a party on facebook without posting any details about the location, and then PM everyone who accepts the invite with the location.</p>
<p>never post anything to myspace or facebook that you would not want your professors, the university, prospective employers, id thieves, etc to see.</p>
<p>After all, it's a <em>public</em> site. Even though facebook is somewhat protected, it's still fairly open to anyone who really, really wants access.</p>
<p>And don't think that people hiring you aren't going to sneak a look at your facebook - they really do that.</p>
<p>Enforcement depends on the students and your community. Some people care, some don't. The school overall definitely has good rules set, and the school cares and will support you when it can.</p>