Policies
Drug Conduct Standards
Drugs Policy, Student Code of Conduct Article IV.10
Student Code of Conduct 2016-2017
Drugs [1] (IV.10)
a. Use, possession, purchasing (including the attempt to purchase), manufacturing, or distribution of marijuana, heroin, narcotics, or other controlled substances, except as expressly permitted by law.
b. Constructive possession of marijuana, heroin, narcotics or other controlled substances whereby possession is defined as the presence of contraband in an area under one's control such as a residence hall room in which the student is assigned or a vehicle.
c. Being under the influence of illegal drugs or other controlled substances on university premises or at official university student activities/functions on or off campus.
d. Selling (including the attempt to sell), delivering, transporting or furnishing any illegal drugs or controlled substances.
e. Hosting or organizing a party (4.IV.9.g) where marijuana, heroin, narcotics or other controlled substances are present. Students found responsible for violation of this specific provision are subject to loss of university housing.
f. Possession of drug paraphernalia including but not limited to pipes, bongs, grinders
g. Use of legal substances or synthetic substances, legal or illegal, in a fashion designed to alter one's mental or physical state.
h. Impaired driving as a result of the use of drugs or illegal substances.
i. Drugging another person's food or drink, or by any other means, without their knowledge or consent.
[1] The official policy is published in the KU student handbook, The Key; please consult the official policy in the student handbook as needed.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Student Conduct Sanctions for Alcohol Violations
Student Conduct Website
A student found to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be sanctioned in accordance with the procedures and standards outlined in the Document on Student Rights and Welfare. Specifically,
A program of progressive discipline is employed for additional offenses that occur if a student is not on disciplinary probation including but not limited to extended disciplinary probation, loss of university housing and/or participation in an alcohol and other drug evaluation. The Kutztown University Student Code of Conduct applies to conduct that occurs on university premises, at university sponsored activities, and to
Alcohol Conduct Standard
Alcohol Policy
Student Code of Conduct
2016-2017
Alcohol [1] (IV.9)
a. Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or alcoholic products on university premises except as expressly permitted by official university policy.
b. Constructive possession of alcoholic beverages or products whereby possession is defined as the presence of alcoholic beverages or products in an area under one's control such as a residence hall room in which the student is assigned or a vehicle.
c. Public intoxication on university premises or at official university student activities/functions on or off campus.
d. Underage use of alcohol including the purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol by a minor.
e. Excessive use of alcohol resulting in a state of intoxication. Excessive use may include use resulting in a need for medical attention, inability to function without assistance, unconsciousness, incoherent or disoriented behavior, loss of control of bodily functions, and /or having a blood alcohol level of .16 or above.
f. Selling or furnishing (including the attempt to sell or furnish) alcoholic beverages or products without a license to a minor on or off campus.
g. Hosting or organizing a party where a party is defined as involving eight (8) or more people in residence halls; or twelve (12) or more in
h. Driving while intoxicated. Intoxication includes driving with
[1] The official policy is published in the KU student handbook, The Key; please consult the official policy in the student handbook as needed.