Laws & Enforcement
Virginia Law, Alcohol Consumption and Victimization
Virginia law prohibits the sale or possession of alcoholic beverages to or by any person under the age of 21. The University discourages consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage individuals.
Alcohol abuse is a major factor in crime and victimization.
Driving Under the Influence
Blood-Alcohol Level (BAL) is the percent of alcohol present in the blood. It is illegal to operate a vehicle in Virginia with a BAL above .02 for drivers under age 21 and at/above .08 for drivers age 21 and over.
Fake ID's
Many people view the possession of a fake ID as "No Big Deal." In fact, the State of Virginia views the possession of a fraudulent ID as a VERY big deal. The mere possession of an identification card or driver's license that purports an underage person to be over the age of 21 is a class 1 misdemeanor offense in Virginia.
The sale or manufacture of a fraudulent identification card or driver's license is a higher level felony offense and is aggressively investigated and prosecuted.
University Police – Enforcement
As applicable, University community members are held accountable for their actions through State law, city ordinance and the student judicial systems: University Hearing and Appeals System (UHAS)
University Alcohol and Drug Policies
Longwood University fully supports Federal laws that require academic and working environments to be free from illicit drug and alcohol use. The Student Handbook outlines the unlawful possession and use of drugs and alcohol and describes a variety of assistance programs for students and employees,