Alcohol Violation Sanction Guidelines
Possession or Consumption with Minimal Disruption
- Documented for possession or consumption of alcohol with minimal disruption (first instance)
- Documented for possession of empty alcohol containers in an amount of 12 servings or less
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Establish a Conduct Record
- Completion of the BASICS I program and any additional educational sanctions as determined by the hearing officer
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
Concerning or Disruptive Incident(s)
- Second alcohol possession/consumption violation
- Possessing, contributing to, consuming from, or serving from a large source of alcohol (greater than 12 servings)
- Found in possession of a large source of empty alcohol containers (greater than 12 servings)
- First detox
- First alcohol incident involving disruption (e.g., excessive noise, trash, involved in physical altercation, etc.)
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Completion of the BASICS II program and/or a mandated educational or reflective project/meeting
- $250 Fine/ person
- Community restoration/restitution (when applicable)
- Disciplinary Probation* for duration of enrollment at UVM
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
Persistent Concerning Behavior or Single Serious Incident
- Three or more alcohol possession/consumption violations
- Two or more detoxes
- Two or more alcohol incidents involving disruption (e.g. excessive noise, trash, involved in physical altercation)
- First time serious incident (e.g. police involvement, DUI, etc.)
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Review for suspension from the University of Vermont
- Consideration for deferred suspension program
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
Egregious Violations
- Alcohol possession/consumption combined with egregious behavior (e.g. physical assault, sexual assault, significant vandalism, destruction of property, attempts or threats of severe harm, etc.)
- Third detox
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Review for permanent dismissal from the University of Vermont
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
Illicit Drugs and Illicit Use of Controlled Substances Violation
Sanction Guidelines
Possession or Consumption with Minimal Disruption
- First cannabis possession/use
- First drug paraphernalia possession/use
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Establish a Conduct Record
- Completion of the BASICS I program and any additional educational sanctions as determined by the hearing officer
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
Concerning or Disruptive Incident(s)
- Second cannabis possession/consumption
- Second drug paraphernalia possession/use
- First detox (resulting from drug use)
- First narcotic, opiate, or unauthorized prescription drug use
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Completion of the BASICS II program and/ or a mandated educational or reflective project/meeting
- Disciplinary Probation*
- $350 Fine
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
Persistent Concerning Behavior or Single Serious Incident
- Three or more cannabis possession/use/paraphernalia
- Second or more narcotic, opiate or unauthorized prescription drug incidents
- Second detox (resulting from drug use)
- Possession of controlled substance in large amount
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Review for suspension from the University of Vermont
- Consideration for deferred suspension program
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
Egregious Violations
- Drug sales/distribution
- Narcotic, opiate, or unauthorized prescription drug use with aggravating factor (e.g. physical assault/altercation, significant vandalism, destruction of property, attempts or threats of severe harm)
If, after a hearing, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Review for permanent dismissal from the University of Vermont
- Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit Notification
*Disciplinary Probation indicates that subsequent violations of university policy will result in a review for suspension or dismissal from the University. Once a student is on probation, the next recommended sanction is suspension.