Alcohol Service at College Events

Serving alcohol at campus events is both a long standing tradition and an ongoing privilege.  A recent review of alcohol serving policies and practices on campus has led to recommended changes in our approach.  These changes are intended to enable ongoing campus business and appropriate entertainment, while ensuring compliance with liquor control laws in Minnesota. It is College policy and intention to fully comply with the laws of Minnesota.

Bon Appétit has applied for and been granted a Minnesota Liquor License for their use in serving alcohol on the Carleton campus.  Specifically, Bon Appétit is the only caterer who may serve alcohol in Sayles-Hill or at any event at which Bon Appétit caters food at Carleton.

Carleton College grants permission for the reasonable and lawful consumption of alcoholic beverages at institutional events when the sponsoring party agrees to provide for the event in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

For the purposes of this policy, an Institutional Event is the following:

An Official College event that is sponsored or scheduled by one or more academic departments or administrative offices to take place on the campus for members of the Carleton College community.  It s recognized that students, faculty , staff, alumni, trustees, guests and members of the community may attend such events.  Examples of these events include Convocation receptions, Family Weekend events, Homecoming weekend events, Employee and Community Holiday Receptions, Employee Recognition Celebrations, the Nutting Garden Party for Opening Convocation, Trustee Events, Advancement and Donor Recognition Events, Commencement events, Alumni Reunion weekend events and catered receptions and dinners for guest speakers or performers. 

Alcohol served at an Institutional Event must  be purchased by and served by Bon Appétit, the licensed caterer.