Drug Policy
Possession, use, distribution and/or sale of illegal, synthetic or counterfeit substances or the misuse of prescription drugs is illegal. Student involvement in illicit use, possession, distribution or sale of narcotics, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana or any other harmful or hallucinogenic drug or the misuse of prescription drugs is prohibited. Student involvement in such matters is of university concern whether it occurs on or off campus and irrespective of any action or inaction by civil authorities. Whenever such student involvement comes to the attention of the university, the circumstances may render the student subject to disciplinary action.
The full professional resources of the University Counseling Center, Student Health Service and all other student personnel services are available to assist any student to meet problems related to involvement with drugs. The university strongly urges that full advantage be taken of these services.
Specific information regarding prevailing law may be obtained from the Office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney, (414) 278-5183, 821 W. State St.
State, county, municipal laws and ordinances
Members of the university community are subject to all
state, county and municipal laws or ordinances regulating
the sale and use of illegal drugs, as well as the university
regulations pertaining thereto. A person is expected to
be responsible for his or her behavior at all time. Conduct
that is in violation of the state, county and municipal laws
or ordinances or the university regulations relating to the
use of illegal drugs may involve the individual in student
conduct procedures (page 58) regardless of the action that
may be taken by civil authorities. Changes in Wisconsin
state law and/or in local ordinances may require changes
to this policy.
Unlawful behavior or misconduct
Use of illegal, synthetic or counterfeit drugs or misuse
of prescription drugs is not permissible as an excuse for
unlawful behavior or misconduct.
Violations of the Drug Policy
Violations of the university drug policy are as follows:
• Category A:
- Use of illegal, synthetic or counterfeit drugs and/or prescription medication not prescribed to the individual
- Use or possession of equipment, products, or material that is used or intended for use in manufacturing, growing, using, or distributing any drug or controlled substance, including but not limited to bongs, pipes, vaporizers, grinders, scales, etc.
• Category B:
- Possession of illegal, synthetic or counterfeit drugs and/or prescription medication not prescribed to the individual
- Manufacturing or selling drug paraphernalia
• Category C:
- Providing or selling illegal, synthetic or counterfeit drugs/prescription drugs to others
- Manufacturing or producing an illegal, synthetic or counterfeit substance
- Manufacturing, producing or possessing an illegal, synthetic or counterfeit substance with the intent to distribute
Student Conduct Process
Students in alleged violation of the policy will be subject
to the student conduct process (see page 58). If during
the conduct hearing sufficient information is provided for
a finding of responsibility, the student conduct administrator
will administer a brief drug use screening. Based
on the responses to the screening tool, students may be
mandated to complete a drug assessment with the substance
abuse counselor, or other educational outcome(s).
Drug assessments are not stand-alone sanctions, but they
supplement additional educational sanctions levied by the
student conduct administrator.
Sanctions for Drug Policy Violations
Marquette has established clear and specific minimum
sanctions that result from violations of this policy. The sanctions are applied consistently and fairly. In every case
in which the student has violated the drug policy, the sanctions
will consist of a sanctioning level (probation, suspension,
expulsion), an appropriate substance use intervention
and a monetary fine. The following are minimum sanctions
that correspond to various levels of severity and may result
from a failure to follow the drug policy:
| Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense |
| Category A | $100 and University Probation |
$200 and Suspension |
| Category B | $200 and University Probation |
$300 and Suspension |
| Category C | Expulsion |
Depending on the specifics of the cases, the following may also be assigned:
- Random drug testing
- Restitution
- MPD referral
- Residence Life probation
- Residence hall relocation
Non-compliance
Failure to comply with assigned outcomes may result in
university probation or extension of university probation.
Parental Notification
In accordance with federal law, the university may contact
parents/guardians in cases of drug policy violations.
Policies and Procedures
- Student Conduct Code
- Conduct Questions and Answers
- Student Organization Handbook
- Policies Related to Greek Life
- Student Handbook
- Office of Student Development Forms & Resources
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