This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:

The objectives are as follows:

To determine whether social norms interventions reduce alcohol misuse in university or college students. Specific questions to be answered:

(1) Do social norms interventions reduce binge, high‐risk or dangerous drinking among university or college students?
(2) Do social norms interventions reduce alcohol abuse or dependency among university or college students?

The following comparisons will be made:
(1) Social norms interventions versus control (assessment/no‐intervention)
(2) Social norms interventions versus other educational or psychosocial interventions