Dean of Students

See also:

Pathfinder

"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way."
-- Booker T. Washington

Policies and Procedures

Legal Age

Students are reminded that in Pennsylvania the legal age, or the "age of majority," is for most purposes 18, not 21, and with that age comes certain rights and responsibilities. Juniata students who are 18 or older may engage in legal contracts, for example, but are also subject to local taxes.

Students can be relieved from certain county, school, and borough taxes if their incomes do not exceed a fixed level. Further information is available in the Accounting Office.

It should be noted that an important exception to the legal age of 18 relates to alcoholic beverages. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for persons less than 21 years of age to purchase, consume, possess, or transport alcoholic beverages.