The University of Findlay - Alcohol and Drug Policy

The University of Findlay is an alcohol free campus. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on campus or at functions of The University of Findlay off campus. Students violating this policy may be suspended from the University.

Any students who, in the judgment of the administration, show definite evidence of intoxication or who have possession of alcoholic beverages on the campus or other premises over which The University of Findlay has control will be subject to judicial action which may include one or more of the following: a monetary fine, probation status, counseling, community service, restitution, restriction in campus access, suspension, dismissal.

All student organizations of The University of Findlay that violate the alcohol policy are subject to the following sanctions:

First Violation - Two years of disciplinary probation and a $1,000 fine for the organization.

Second Violation - (while on probation) Extension of probation for one year and a $1,500 fine for the organization and possible loss of University recognition as an organization.

Third Violation - Automatic loss of recognition by The University of Findlay.

The University of Findlay recognizes that the sale, possession or use of central nervous system stimulants and depressants, narcotics and hallucinogenic drugs is incompatible with state and federal law.

Findlay is also aware of considerable medical evidence that the use of drugs of this kind, except under medical supervision, may induce physical and emotional dependence on their use and that such use may be dangerously harmful to the student user and may seriously jeopardize the student's performance in college.

Considering these facts, The University of Findlay will not permit the possession, sale or use of marijuana, narcotics and/or hallucinogenic drugs except when prescribed by a physician.Violators of this policy will be subject to suspension from Findlay.

Aware of the complexity of the drug problem and the personal difficulties it may cause, Findlay provides counseling through Counseling Services and Health Services for persons who wish to resolve their problem on a voluntary and confidential basis.