According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the goal of screening in student health or other college settings is to reduce alcohol-related harm. NIAAA points out that identifying those students at greatest risk for alcohol problems is the first step in prevention. Colleges and universities have used a number of screening tests that have been evaluated. This paper describes these screening tools. It also discusses the studies conducted on the effectiveness of several interventions for alcoholism. Lessons learned from a program implemented by the Fordham University in New York City are also discussed.