Drug Policy

The possession and/or use of narcotics or drugs other than those medically prescribed, properly used, properly secured, and in the original container (hereafter: Drugs) is prohibited. Drugs and Drug paraphernalia will be confiscated if found on University property. Paraphernalia is defined as anything used to consume/distribute/handle/prepare/use drugs.

Violations of the University Drug policy include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Consumption, possession, purchase, sale, distribution, or use of Drugs, including medically prescribed marijuana.

• Suspicious odor accompanied by visual confirmation of materials often associated with drug use.

• Inhaling or ingesting substances (e.g., nitrous oxide, glue, paint, etc.) that will alter a person’s mental state.
• Disruptive conduct due in part or in whole to being under the influence of Drugs.
• Giving Drugs to another person(s).
• Providing a space for the consumption of Drugs.
• Possession or use of any and all types of Drug paraphernalia, including, but not limited to, scales, baggies, stems, bongs, pens, pipes, water pipes, grinders, or any items modified or adapted that can be used to consume/distribute/handle/prepare/use drugs, are not permitted on University property. This list is not exhaustive. 
• Failing a drug test, required by a University program or activity, including drug tests required by co-op employers, clinical placements, or required pre-screening for an academic or professional program, may be considered a violation of this policy.

Drexel University must comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Accordingly, all drugs that are illegal under federal law, including medical marijuana, are not permitted on campus.

Sanction Guidelines for Violating the Drug Policy

The University considers the sanctions listed below to be guidelines for violations of the Conduct Code. Each incident is reviewed on an individual basis and, depending on the specifics of the incident, more or less severe sanctions may be imposed.

Drugs-Marijuana

First Violation: $50 Fine; Disciplinary Reprimand to Disciplinary Probation (for at least 1 term); and Marijuana Education Module. For Student Organizations, $500 Fine; status sanctions range from Disciplinary Reprimand to Disciplinary Probation (for at least 1 term); and Marijuana Education.

Second Violation: $100 Fine; Disciplinary Probation (2–3 terms); and a Counseling Referral or Wellness/Educational Task. For Student Organizations, $1,000 Fine; status sanctions range from Disciplinary Probation (2-3 terms) and/or Deferred Social Suspension (for at least 2 terms); and Educational Tasks.

Third Violation: $200 fine; Deferred Loss of Housing (for at least 3 terms); Deferred Suspension (for at least 3 terms) OR Suspension (for at least 1 term); OR Expulsion. For Student Organizations, $1500 fine; Deferred Social Suspension (for at least 3 terms), Deferred Suspension (for at least 3 terms) OR Suspension of Recognition from the University for Student Organizations (1-5 years); Deferred Loss of University Housing (for at least 3 terms) OR Loss of University Housing

Large quantities of drugs, social sharing, or dealing of drugs will result in more severe sanctions than listed above.

Drugs-Other Drugs

First Violation: $100 Fine; Disciplinary Probation (for at least 3 terms) up to and including Expulsion; and Other Drugs Education Module or Wellness Consultation or Counseling Referral. For Student Organizations, $1000.00 Fine; Disciplinary Probation (for at least 3 terms) up to and including Withdrawal of Recognition; and Drug Education.

Second Violation: $200 Fine; Deferred Suspension (at least 4 terms) up to and including Expulsion; Deferred Loss of Housing (for at least 3 terms); Wellness Consultation or Counseling Referral and Educational Tasks. For Student Organizations, $1,500 Fine; status sanctions range from Deferred Suspension of Recognition (1–5 years) up to and including Withdrawal of Recognition; Deferred Loss of Housing (for at least 3 terms); Education Tasks.

Third Violation: Suspension or Expulsion; For Student Organizations, Suspension of Recognition (3–5 years) up to and including Withdrawal of Recognition; Loss of University Housing.

Large quantities of drugs, social sharing, or dealing of drugs will result in more severe sanctions than listed above.