Conduct Outcomes for Alcohol and other Drugs

If it is determined that a student is responsible for violation of the Alcohol Policy or Drug Policy, the following will be among the factors considered in determining an outcome.

  • The nature of the violation,
  • The circumstances surrounding the violation,
  • The student’s prior conduct history (if any),
  • The impact of the misconduct on the community, and
  • Conduct outcomes assigned to previous findings for such violations,

As such, the University has developed typical responses for violation of the Alcohol Policy and the Drug Policy as outlined below.

First Violation of either the Drug Policy related to cannabis or the Alcohol Policy:

  • Typical range for a fine: $100-$400
  • Typical educational outcomes may include either Alcohol Education or Cannabis Education along with other educational outcomes related to the facts and circumstances of the case.
  • Administrative outcomes may also include housing probation based on impact caused on the residential community.

Repeated Violation(s) of either the Drug Policy related to cannabis or the Alcohol Policy:

  • Typical range for a fine: $250-$700
  • Typical educational outcomes may include a substance use meeting along with other educational outcomes related to the facts and circumstances of the case.
  • Typical administrative outcomes may include housing probation or conduct probation based on the impact to the residential or campus community.
  • Restrictions may include total prohibition from entering a certain campus building or relocation to a new residential hall. This is more common if the student is on housing probation.
  • Significant violations or violations while on conduct probation may result in suspension or expulsion.
  • *NOTE: the Resolution Center typically informs parents/guardians of alcohol or drug violations in accordance with FERPA guidelines after a second policy violation. See parental notifications practice webpage for more information.

Any violation of the Drug Policy for drugs other than cannabis:

  • Typical range for a fine: $250-$700
  • Typical educational outcomes may include a substance-use meeting along with other educational outcomes related to the facts and circumstances of the case.
  • Typical administrative outcomes may include conduct probation based on the impact on the campus community.
  • Significant violations may result in suspension or expulsion.

Conduct that may result in more significant outcomes than what is listed above include, but are not limited to:

  • Violation of both the alcohol policy and drug policy.
  • Other non-cannabis drugs were present: e.g. psilocybin mushrooms, non-prescribed Adderall, cocaine, etc.
  • A large quantity of alcohol or cannabis documented in the incident, including full or empty containers.
  • Possession of a False ID.
  • Drinking games were owned or played.
  • Other underage people were using/consuming alcohol or cannabis in a student’s assigned space.
  • Alcohol or cannabis was given or sold to an underage person.
  • The incident negatively impacted the community or involved other significant policy violations.

Conduct circumstances that may result in less significant outcomes than what is listed above include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or drugs were discovered during health and safety, or end of year room checks.
  • A small quantity of alcohol or cannabis documented in the incident.
  • The student could legally acquire the substances off campus (e.g. - 21 or more years old)