• University of Puget Sound Catering Services does not sell or supply alcoholic beverages.
  • Event hosts are required to hire a bartender/ beverage attendant to serve and monitor the consumption of alcohol during the event. A bartender from Dining and Event Services will cost $34 per hour. Alcohol can be dropped off the day of the event for cooling and staging purposes.
  • The client must remove all alcohol remaining after the event. The University of Puget Sound is not responsible for storing leftover alcohol. All remaining alcohol not removed by the client will be discarded.

Step by Step Process and Deadlines:

I am a Student

  1. Make sure you have read and understand the campus Alcohol & Drug Policy: https://www.pugetsound.edu/office-university-counsel/policies/campuswide-policies/alcohol-drug-policy

  2. On-campus events that choose to provide beer, wine, or champagne must complete an application for approval. A risk management consultation with the Associate Dean of Student Involvement & Programs must be completed BEFORE submitting your application. Your application should be submitted one month prior to your event.

  3. Obtain the appropriate banquet permit or special occasion license and upload a copy to your 25Live reservation. Special Occasion License applications must be submitted to the state 45 days before the event. Banquet permits are processed instantly but should be uploaded to your 25Live reservation at least 12 days prior to the event.

  4. Post the approved University application and WA State permit/license at the event site.

  5. After the event, a copy of the register of all attendees must be filed with the Student Involvement & Programs Office on the following business day.

Questions? Contact the Student Involvement & Programs Office.

  1. Make sure you have read and understand the campus Alcohol & Drug Policy: https://www.pugetsound.edu/office-university-counsel/policies/campuswide-policies/alcohol-drug-policy

  2. On-campus events that choose to provide beer, wine, or champagne must complete an application. You will only be contacted if there are questions or concerns about your application. 

  3. Obtain the appropriate banquet permit or special occasion license and upload a copy to your 25Live reservation. Special Occasion License applications must be submitted to the state 45 days before the event. Banquet permits are processed instantly but should be uploaded to your 25Live reservation at least 12 days prior to the event.

  4. Post the approved University application and WA State permit/license at the event site.

Questions?  Contact Sabrina Shepherd, Senior Conference and Events Sales Manager.