Drug-Free Policy

The University of San Francisco has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by its students and employees on school premises or as part of any of its activities. In addition to compliance requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (as amended in 1989), USF subscribes to a long and distinguished tradition of humanistic, Jesuit and Catholic values. As such, USF seeks to develop the ability of our students to apply to their own personal and social lives the principles and values learned in the philosophical and theological disciplines.

Furthermore, each and every member of the USF community has the right and responsibility to pursue his or her academic endeavors in a safe, effective, drug-free environment. Students, staff and faculty work collaboratively in developing educational programs that will encourage responsible adult behavior. The practice of students accepting responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws and with USF's Drug-Free Policy nurtures adult behavior.

Below is a summary of alcohol and drug violations for students. Elements of this policy may change from time to time, however; interested persons are encouraged to consult the online Fogcutter and online Catalog to ensure finding the latest version.

The following behaviors will result in the initiation of disciplinary action in accordance with the Nonacademic Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures:

1. Underage possession or unauthorized consumption, sale, distribution or manufacture of alcohol, controlled substances, illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia on University property or at official University functions
2. Possession of an open container of alcohol in public
3. Hosting or participating in a party or gathering involving the illegal use of alcohol
4. Being present while others are unlawfully using alcohol or illegal drugs or are in possession of illegal drugs
5. Dispensing alcohol to minors
6. Intoxication
7. 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
8. The medically unsupervised use of drugs that may involve medical or psychological hazards to individuals on University property or at official University functions that is unlawful or otherwise prohibited, limited, or restricted by University policies or regulations, or may lead to interference with the rights and privileges of others

Students found responsible for violating University alcohol or drug regulations will be sanctioned accordingly.