In a mass mail sent to students Monday, Rene Romano, vice chancellor of student affairs, and Kenneth Ballom, dean of students, informed students of the consequences of inappropriate or illegal behavior on Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day, which is expected to take place Friday.

The mass mail informed students that the University does not sponsor or sanction Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day and will respond to all violations of the Student Code.

Violations include: consuming alcohol as a minor, providing alcohol to minors, damage and destruction of property, dangerous activities and acts of physical violence and sexual aggression.

Consequences for the violations depend on the seriousness of the behavior.

A new amendment to a social host law in the state of Illinois was added to the mass mail and holds “individuals (social hosts) criminally responsible for hosting an event or social gathering (party) where he or she knowingly authorizes or permits a residence which he or she occupies to be used for underage possession or consumption of alcohol.”

Violation of this law can lead to being charged with a Class A misdemeanor, resulting in up to 364 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, or a Class 4 Felony, resulting in up to three years in jail and a $25,000 fine.