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The University's policies regarding alcohol and controlled substances comply with state and federal laws and the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. The University’s Possession, Use, or Distribution of Controlled Substances Policy prohibits employees, students, subcontractors, consultants, volunteers, and visitors from using, unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or being under the influence of controlled substances while on University Premises or participating in University activities. The University’s Use and Consumption of Alcohol Policy requires that individuals who consume alcohol on University Premises or while in engage in University-related activities off University Premises must comply with the requirements of the University’s alcohol policies and with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Ìý The policy prohibits employees from being under the influence of alcohol or having alcohol impair their ability to perform duties while at work or performing duties for the University. The University has the discretion to discipline employees, up to an including termination, found to be in violation of this policy or in violation of applicable laws related to the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages.

The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities may impose status and/or educational outcomes against any student found responsible for violation of alcohol or drug related Honor Code Community Standards. The possible status outcomes for students include, but are not limited to, educational letter, written warning, student conduct probation, elevated probation, suspension, or expulsion.

Drug and Alcohol Statement of Policies for Students

The Honor Code sets forth community standards applicable to students related to alcohol and drugs.

Alcohol violations include the following:

• Unauthorized Possession: Possession and/or use of Alcohol by any person under the legal drinking age of the United States (currently twenty-one (21) years of age), unless expressly permitted by law and University Policies.
• Unauthorized Distribution: The manufacturing and/or delivery of alcohol, except as expressly permitted by law and University Policies. Students may not provide Alcohol to any person under the legal drinking age of the United States (currently twenty-one (21) years of age).
• Intoxication: Being under the influence of Alcohol to the point of causing a disruption, as determined in the sole discretion of University Officials, to University activities and/or endangering one’s own health or safety regardless of age.
• Coerced Consumption: Any act that may be reasonably expected to influence or cause a person to consume Alcohol without their Effective Consent.
• Drinking Games: Participation in or facilitation of any game where participants, regardless of age, engage in specific actions or follow rules that determine the timing, method, and/or amount of Alcohol to be consumed, including, but not limited to, beer pong, flip cup, quarters, and boom.
• Paraphernalia: Any possession or use of paraphernalia used to facilitate the unauthorized use or rapid consumption or distribution of Alcohol, including, but is not limited to, beer bongs, wine glasses, pint glasses, flasks, shot glasses, or similar items.
• Hosting: Being the host, sponsor, or individual providing the space where any action that violates one or more Alcohol Violation Honor Code Community Standards occurs or is likely to occur.

Drug violations include the following:

• Unauthorized Possession: Possession and/or use of any Federally Illegal Drug, or any possession and/or use of any prescription drug or other controlled substance except under the direction of a licensed physician and with a valid prescription. As cannabis is a Federally Illegal Drug, the University prohibits possession and/or use of cannabis, including medical cannabis, on University Premises in all circumstances.
• Distribution: Manufacturing and/or delivery of any Federally Illegal Drug, prescription drugs, or other controlled substance, including cannabis in any form.
• Intoxication: Being under the influence of any Federally Illegal Drug, prescription or non-prescription drug, or other controlled substance to the point of causing a disruption, as determined in the sole discretion of University Officials, to University activities and/or endangering one’s own health or safety regardless of age.
• Coerced Consumption: Any act that may be reasonably expected to influence or cause a person to ingest any Federally Illegal Drug, prescription drug, or other controlled substance without their Effective Consent.
• Paraphernalia: Any possession or use of paraphernalia used to facilitate the unauthorized or rapid use or distribution of any Federally Illegal Drug or other controlled substance regardless of age; including but not limited to, cannabis pipes, bongs and scales or other measuring devices.
• Hosting: Being the host, sponsor or individual providing the space where any action or conduct that may violate one or more Drug violation Honor Code Community Standards occurs or is likely to occur.
• CBD: Possession and/or use of cannabidiol (CBD) is restricted to products with no levels of THC as stated on the container. Any product containing THC or that does not state the level of THC is not allowed in University owned or operated housing or on University Premises.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education Programs

DU offers a variety of drug and alcohol use education programs for students and employees and publishes a biennial Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program resource. For information on these programs and other resources, visit the , which contains information about DU’s drug and alcohol prevention program, pursuant to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

may also be accessed and includes a full listing of drug and alcohol use education programs offered to the campus community.

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