Alcohol and Other Drug Policy

1. Possession, use, sale, gift, or other transfer of intoxicants in any form or manner on the University campus is strictly prohibited (see Piedmont Village exception). Any student present during the violation of this policy may also be subject to judicial action.
2. Students under the age of 21 who have consumed alcohol or anyone who has used illegal drugs are in violation of state law and subject to arrest and/or sanctions.
3. Common minimum sanctions:

1st offense:

• 5-10 hours of community service completed on campus
• Alcohol Edu Sanction online course ($50)

2nd offense:

• 10-20 hours of community service completed on campus
• Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for University Students (BASICS) ($150)
• Disciplinary Probation

3rd offense:

• Suspension for one or more semesters
• Possible Expulsion

Additional sanctions can be assigned with any offense and can include but are not limited to: counseling services, parental notification, drug testing, restorative justice assignments, restitution for damaged property, party host fine, or educational sanctions etc.