PARTIES

A student organization “party” will be defined as events with an open dance floor and DJ to play music, do not have fixed seating, and do not have a specific agenda, program, or schedule.
The only approved party locations include the LaCava Executive Dining Room and the Copley Courts.

Examples of non-party events would include dinners, receptions, lectures, speakers, talent shows, and arts and cultural performances.
This policy is specific to Registered Student Organization hosted events and does not pertain to any parties taking place in university residence halls.

Tier 1

By definition, this event is attended only by currently enrolled Bentley students.

Tier 2

The student organization will be permitted to host a pre-determined list of non-Bentley guests who may attend the event. Guests must be hosted by a Bentley student or affiliated with an invited college or university student group. The number of guests per Bentley student will be at the discretion of CPB and will be decided upon during the CPB meeting. Registration for non-Bentley guests must close 48 hours prior to the start of the event and the guest list must be submitted to SP&E.  CampusGroups will be used to determine that attendees are on the pre-determined list of registrants. Guests must show a form of identification (college or government issued ID) to verify that they are on the guest list provided and that they have signed the Guest Agreement.

Tier 3

All guests will need to show a current college ID or government issued identification (state ID, license, passport, etc.) as well as sign a Non-Bentley Guest Agreement. Guests will not have to be hosted by a Bentley student.

Security

  • Tier 1 – Security staffing needs will be at the discretion of University Police based on the expected attendance and/or the presence of alcohol.
  • Tier 2 – Security staffing needs will be at the discretion of University Police based on the expected attendance and/or the presence of alcohol. No bags will be permitted into the event, with the exception of small purses which will be subject to search by University Police or Student Programs & Engagement Event Staff.
  • Tier 3 – Due to tier 3 parties being open to the general public, additional security measures will be required for the safety of Bentley students hosting and attending the party. University Police officers (and external security personnel as needed) will staff the event to ensure safety and security for all in attendance. University Police may utilize metal detectors wands if requested by the organization or staff. No bags will be permitted into the event, except for small purses which will be subject to search by University Police or Student Programs & Engagement Event Staff.

Alcohol

  • Tier 1 & Tier 2 – Alcohol must be approved by Student Programs & Engagement.
  • Tier 3 – Alcohol is not permitted.