Housing - Policies

Alcohol Violation Sanctions

Sanctioning for multiple Alcohol- or Drug-related violations will likely be treated consecutively.

The alcohol policy can be found here.

Typical first-time violations:

Typical first-time violations will be defined as the student was present while alcohol was being consumed underage or was in possession

Completion of a web-based educational course. The student will be charged $45 for the course.
Residence Hall Probation for one year
Parental Notification
Signed statement of understanding of conduct policy and consequences of future violations

Assignment to CHOICES program, the student will be charged $100.00 for this program.
Extended Residence Hall Probation
Residence hall relocation and/or ban likely (Depending on where the violations took place)
Parental Notification
Signed statement of understanding of conduct policy and consequences of future violations

Case is automatically referred to the University Conduct process.
Referral to the Student Assistance Program in the University Health and Counseling Center for an AODA (alcohol and other drug abuse) Assessment
Residence hall contract cancellation and/or ban likely (Depending on where the violations took place)
Extended Residence Hall Probation if student is not cancelled, University Probation if student is cancelled.
8 to 10 page paper on responsibility, life choices, possibility of suspension from the University for a period of one semester to two years
Parental Notification
Signed statement of understanding of conduct policy and consequences of future violations

The above sanctions are likely consequences of typical Alcohol violations.

Each case is treated and decided individually.