USI Tailgating Policy
Effective 04/14/2026
General Tailgating Rules
• Must be 21+ years of age to consume and/or possess alcohol. 21+ attendees may bring their own alcohol ONLY in the designated Tailgating area.
• Tailgating may last no more than 3 hours.
• Tailgating must conclude 15 minutes prior to the start of the event.
• State laws and University policies apply at all tailgating events.
• Tailgaters are required to clean their areas at the conclusion of tailgating events.
• Single-service containers only. Kegs are prohibited.
• Propane grills only; charcoal and wood grills are prohibited.
• Maximum tent size: 10 ft x 10 ft, and ONLY permitted in the tailgating area.
• All tents must be secured using weights; stakes may not be used on campus.
• Vehicles must be turned off and cannot idle in the tailgate area.
• Tailgating participants may not disrupt University functions or University-sponsored events or activities.
• University of Southern Indiana and any other associated group(s) are not responsible for any lost, stolen, and/or damaged property and/or belongings of any participating tailgaters.
Prohibited Items
• Fireworks
• Glass bottles or containers
• Bulk alcohol containers
• Fire pits
• Weapons
• Smoking
