Policies & Regulations
TAILGATING POLICY
You may reserve a space in the general tailgating areas,
including the Diamond Lot, Nature Trail and Panther Trail
via the online reservation form found at
.
fiu.edu/tailgating/.
Should you prefer not to reserve a space, these lots
will be available for tailgating on game day, but on a
first-come, first-served basis and dependent on lot/trail
availability.
Lot 7 (west of the stadium) is reserved for alumni and
spirit group tailgating. Lot 6 (east of the stadium) is
reserved for student tailgating. Tailgating spaces in these
lots must also be reserved in advance, but will also be
available on a first-come, first-served basis should there
be availability on game day.
Personal tents/canopies must be 10 feet x 10 feet
or smaller and are only allowed in reserved/assigned
tailgating locations.
Should you want to reserve a tailgating area that is larger
than a personal canopy, you must contact Parking &
Transportation’s event team at
or
305-348-3615.
All garages, as well as Lot 5 (east of the WPAC) are
available for general parking. We strongly encourage
visitors to park in the Blue Garage, Panther Garage, or
Lot 5 as these are the closest to the stadium. However,
tailgating is not permitted in these areas.
VIP & Disabled Parking will continue to be within the
Platinum Lot (lot south of the stadium).
All designated Tailgating Lots and Trails will be accessible
from 8:00 a.m. until two hours following the conclusion of
the game or midnight (whichever comes first).
However, there are specific timelines for each game as
it relates the university’s tailgating and open-container
waiver hours.
For mid-day games (i.e., games starting prior to 4 p.m.),
the university’s open container waiver will be in effect 4
hours prior to game start through the end of tailgating
hours. For evening games (i.e., games starting after 5
p.m.), the university’s open-container waiver will be in
effect 6 hours prior to game start through the end of
tailgating hours.
Tailgating will close down 45 minutes prior to kick-off.
University Police as well as Parking & Transportation
personnel will be walking through all tailgate areas prior
to kick-off to ensure compliance.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
a) The Healthy Living Program (HLP) conducts Substance
Use and Abuse, Tobacco Cessation, and Alcohol
related presentations for the University Community. In
addition, HLP offers free, confidential consultations on
Tobacco Cessation, and other related topics such as
how to help a friend with a substance use problem.
b) The Counseling and Psychological Services Center
(CAPS) provides students with free, confidential,
office visits to see mental health professionals
(psychologists, licensed social workers, mental
health counselors, etc.) for issues that may directly
or indirectly relate to alcohol and drug use, abuse
or dependence. CAPS staff provides lectures and
workshops to various student groups on topics related
to prevention of binge drinking, and alcohol and drug
abuse. CAPS also provides assessment, Intervention
and referrals (as appropriate) to students who have
violated the Drug-Free Campus/Workplace Drug and
Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy.
c) The Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) assists
faculty and staff with personal problems, such as
substance abuse, which might affect their job. The
OEA office coordinates the confidential assessments
and provides referrals for employees experiencing
problems or seeking educational information.
d) The Student Health Services Clinics provides students
with free, confidential office visits to see a registered
nurse, nurse practitioner, and primary care physician
regarding medical symptoms, illnesses and/or injuries
that arise from alcohol use/abuse.
Sessions are held at Modesto A. Maidique Campus and
Biscayne Bay Campus.
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES AND CONTACT
INFORMATION:
(a) Healthy Living Program:
Locations:
MMC:
Student Health Center (Room 180)
BBC:
Wolfe University Center (Room 307)
Phones: (305) 348-4020, MMC
(305) 919-5307, BBC
Website:
studenthealth.fiu.edu
(b) Student Health Services:
Locations:
MMC:
Student Health Center (Blue Clinic)
Phone:
305-348-2401
BBC:
Student Health Center
Phone:
305-919-5620
Website:
studenthealth.fiu.edu
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