Alcohol
- How does "amnesty" work?
- "Amnesty" is granted under the Health and Safety Intervention clause of the Alcohol Policy when a student seeks medical assistance (or help is sought for a student) as a result of consumption of alcohol. This means that students or groups will not face disciplinary action for a violation of the Alcohol Policy, as long as no other university policies were violated.
While there will not be disciplinary action (and thus no notation on a student's disciplinary record), the university will communicate with parents of the student about the incident. The student involved will meet with a Student Conduct dean, who will also refer the student to the substance abuse specialist in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for education, assessment, and possible referral for treatment. Some form of restitution to the community (such as community service, programming, or continued self-education) will be required.
