Iowa State University is not a strictly "dry" campus, though it does enforce strict regulations regarding the possession and consumption of alcohol. Campus policies prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public spaces or by students under the legal drinking age of twenty-one. However, students of legal age residing in specific residence halls or private campus housing are allowed to possess and consume alcohol under defined institutional guidelines. The university maintains an unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, healthy campus climate and strictly enforces all local, state, and federal laws.