Penalty for Alcohol Use/Abuse and/or Possession

• First Offense-Recommended Sanctions
• Confiscation and disposal of alcohol.
• A written warning placed in the student's disciplinary file.
• 10 supervised community service hours (converts to a minimum of a $50.00 fine if service hours are not completed as directed).
• Possible referral to counseling sessions with the University Counselor
• Loss of alcohol privilege if living in a designated "21" apartment and possible reassignment to a "non-21" apartment.
• Second Offense-Recommended Sanctions 
• Confiscation and disposal of alcohol. 
• Final disciplinary probation status for a period determined by the Dean of Students
• 15 supervised community service hours (converts to a minimum of a $75.00 fine if service hours are not completed as directed).
• Notification of parents.
• Possible referral for substance abuse evaluation through the counseling office and required participation in a substance abuse class (minimum 6 hours).
• Third Offense-Recommended Sanctions
• Suspension or dismissal from the university.
• Notification of parents.
• Completion of a community (off-campus) substance abuse program before readmission.

Note: A drug violation while on probation for an alcohol violation will result in suspension from the University.

Penalty for Drug Use and/or Possession, or Drug Paraphernalia

• First Offense-Recommended Sanctions
• Confiscation and destruction of drugs and/or paraphernalia. 
• Notification of parents. 
• Final disciplinary probation status for a period determined by the Dean of Students. 
• Mandatory substance abuse evaluation and mandatory participation in a substance abuse lass (minimum 6 hours).
• 20 supervised community service hours
• Second Offense-Recommended Sanctions
• Confiscation and destruction of drugs and/or paraphernalia.
• Suspension from the University.
• Notification of parents.
• Completion of a community (off-campus) substance abuse program before readmission to the University.
• Third Offense-Recommended Sanctions
• Confiscation and destruction of drugs and/or paraphernalia.
• Immediate permanent dismissal for the University. No appeal.
• Notification of parents.

Note: An alcohol violation occurring while a student is on probation for a drug may result in suspension from the University.

Sanction For the Sale or Distribution of Drugs

• Immediate permanent dismissal from the University. No appeal.
• Notification of local law enforcement agency.
• Notification of parents.