Alcohol

Events at which alcohol is served at the Bollinger Forum must abide by New York State law as well as Columbia University’s Policies on Alcohol and Drugs.

Event sponsors are responsible for ensuring their caterers have reviewed and are familiar with the Columbia University Policies on Alcohol and Drugs, and that the policies are enforced throughout the event.

Event sponsors must submit a registration form for all events at which alcohol is to be served. The registration form should be completed and submitted at least 14 days prior to the event in order to receive authorization by Event Management.

The Bollinger Forum does not have a permit to serve alcohol; therefore, in order to serve alcohol at an event at the event sponsor’s caterer must file a One-Day Beer and Wine Permit application with the New York State Liquor Authority and pay for a permit to be issued for the event specified. It is advised that this application be submitted at least one month prior to the event.

Permits for serving alcohol should be submitted to and received by the Bollinger Forum Director of Events at least 14 days prior to the event or risk cancellation of the service of alcohol.

Serving alcohol at an event may require an additional Public Safety officer, the charge of which will be borne by the event sponsor