Tips for smart partying include:
Consult your lease for rules around partying in your apartment.
Limit your guests to those you have invited: know your guests!
Provide alcohol free beverages. Have enough alcohol free beverages for all of your guests.
Provide non-salty food at your party. Display this food in areas where guests can see and easily eat it.
Consider your neighbors and watch your noise.
Decide early on if you want to allow the party to extend out of the house onto the porch or into the yard.
Have at least one person who does not drink at the party.
Post a list of taxi numbers or student escort services phone numbers for your guests to get home safely.
Have a plan for maintaining control of the number of guests at your party.
Watch for signs of guests who are intoxicated.