Grinnell College expects all students to act as responsible citizens in a democratic community and emphasizes maturity, self-government, personal contact, and understanding. While it is college policy to impose few rules, certain regulations are necessary. The Board of Trustees has delegated the administration of discipline in the College to the president, who in turn has assigned specific groups the responsibility of hearing cases of alleged misconduct by students.

The Student Handbook contains a complete description of the judicial system and an explanation of its procedures, as well as details on various college regulations. Students are expected to know and abide by the policies stated in the handbook. Brief summaries of the most important regulations are given below.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Students who are 21 years old may consume alcoholic beverages in the individual rooms. In some situations, alcoholic beverages may be distributed in residence halls, houses, Gardner Lounge, and the Harris Center by students of legal age, who have followed college policies and state and federal law, to students of legal drinking age. Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in other college buildings is not permitted. Additionally, consumption of alcoholic beverages on college grounds is not permitted. The College expects students to obey the laws of the State of Iowa concerning alcoholic beverages; the legal drinking age in Iowa is 21 years.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Students are required to carry health insurance. Students are billed for student health insurance. If students are otherwise covered, they can decline the college health insurance.

MOTOR VEHICLES: Students may bring automobiles to campus.

PERSONAL PROPERTY: Students are responsible for their own personal property. The College does not have insurance for students' personal belongings and is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to such property. Most students are insured under parents' household insurance policies. The College suggests that students whose parents do not have insurance apply for personal policies covering loss, theft, or damage, including fire damage. Local Grinnell agencies will insure individual student rooms.

PROPERTY DAMAGE: Students are liable for willful damage to college property.