Students Talk about Heavy Drinking
Did You Know?
- Many substance-free living spaces now exist on campus.
- The Student Recreation Center often stays open until 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, as a substance-free alternative. See Alternatives
- Participation in student interest surveys can introduce you to new interests and friends around campus.
Students Talk about Heavy Drinking
Source: CU-Boulder response to Harvard's College Alcohol Survey
What’s Normal at CU?
- Most CU-Boulder students (69%) have 0-4 drinks* when they party.
- Most CU-Boulder students (93%) support the availability of alcohol-free dorms.
- Most CU-Boulder students (89%) don’t drive after binge drinking.
- Most CU-Boulder students (71%) ignore happy hours.
*1 drink = one 12 oz. beer = 4 oz. wine = 1 oz. liquor
Source: 2002 Harvard University College Alcohol Study at CU-Boulder.