Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco, and Other Drug Violation Sanction Guidelines
Response to First Incident of Possession or Consumption
- Documented for possession or consumption of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or other drugs
- Documented for possession of empty alcohol containers or any associated tobacco or drug paraphernalia
If, after a conduct meeting, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Establish a Conduct Record (your conduct record remains separate from your academic record and any academic transcript)
- Complete the BASICS I program and any additional educational sanctions as determined by the conduct meeting facilitator
- Notify Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit
Response to Repeated Incidents
- Second documented possession or consumption of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or other drugs
- Second documented possession of empty alcohol containers or any associated tobacco or drug paraphernalia
If, after a conduct meeting, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Complete the BASICS II program and/or a mandated educational or reflective project/meeting
- $250 fine per person
- Complete community restoration/restitution (when applicable)
- Disciplinary Probation* for duration of enrollment at UVM
- Notify Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit
Persistent Concerning Behavior
- Three or more documented possession or consumption of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or other drugs
- Three or more documented possession of empty alcohol containers or any associated tobacco or drug paraphernalia
- Two or more detoxes or medical intervention for alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or other drug consumption
- Two or more escalated incidents (e.g. police arrest, DUI, etc.)
If, after a conduct meeting, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Review for suspension from the University of Vermont
- Consider for deferred suspension program (to include a $350 administrative fee)
- Notify Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit
Egregious Violations
- Alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or other 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 or medical intervention
If, after a conduct meeting, the student is found responsible for the violation(s), sanctions will include (at minimum):
- Review for permanent dismissal from the University of Vermont
- Notify Parent/Guardian and Academic Unit
*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.