PSU Student Handbook: Alcohol, Marijuana, and Other Drug Sanctions

Alcohol and Drug violations that occur on and off campus may be addressed through the Plymouth State University Judicial System. If a student is found in violation he or she will receive a sanction/s. Below is a list of drug and alcohol policy violations and the standard sanction/s that is generally imposed. This list is not all-inclusive and in some situations the sanctions may be altered and/or additional sanctions may be imposed.

ACTION	POTENTIAL/USUAL SANCTION
Alcohol violation (initial)	OCTAA class (12 hrs/ $75 - $125 fee) Parental notification
Alcohol violation (second)	Alcohol assessment w/ counselor Additional sanctions depending on situation
Alcohol use resulting in Hospitalization (underage or of age)	OCTAA class (12 hrs/$75 - $125 fee) Meet with Counselor for assessment Parental Notification (For dependent students and for of age students who's health or safety may be at risk) Meet w/ Coordinator of Jud. Programs
Alcohol - Keg or large source of common alcohol in University housing	Relocation or Eviction from Residential Life May have additional sanctions
Alcohol- Illegal Sale of	Suspension from the University
Marijuana violation (Initial)	Marijuana Class (3hrs/ $75-$125 fee) Disciplinary Probation for 1 year Parental Notification Relocation or eviction from Res. Life
Possession or evidence of use of illegal drugs (drugs other than marijuana)	Suspension from the University
Sale or evidence of intent to sell illegal drugs (including marijuana).	Suspension from the University Parental Notification

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