University Policies Governing Student Life
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
The University of Houston-Victoria (the “University”) prohibits the unlawful use, manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, or possession of illicit drugs in the workplace, on the campus, or at any University activity. Penalties for violation of this policy are indicated below.
Consequently, the use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the campus or as part of any University activity unless for an approved sponsored activity where alcoholic beverages may be legally distributed. For more information, review University policy A-41, Alcoholic Beverage Use on Campus.
This policy applies to all University of Houston-Victoria employees and students.
Philosophy
The unlawful use, manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, or possession of drugs or alcohol is inconsistent with the behavior expected of members of the University community. The University is committed to the development and maintenance of a drug-free environment on the campus as well as an environment that prohibits the abuse of other drugs and alcohol. The University has a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program in operation, accessible to all members of the University community. The University is committed to the further expansion of that program and the dissemination of drug awareness information to the members of the University community. In addition, the University is committed to enforcing the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989 and believes that these acts and their implementation regulations provide the proper framework for the drug and alcohol abuse policies of the University.
Student Assistance Programs
All UHV students are eligible for services through the Counseling Center. Students who have concerns about alcohol and other drug use are welcome to consult with the professional staff at Counseling Center regarding available drug and alcohol counseling on campus and in the community. Referrals can also be made to rehabilitation programs, mutual help organizations, private hospitals, and private and public treatment programs. The Counseling Center can also provide resource materials pertinent to substance use. To learn more about assistance programs, visit the Counseling Center website or University Commons, Suite 2108.
Penalties for Violation of the Policy (excerpts)
Any student who admits to or is found to have violated the University’s Student Code of Conduct regarding the unlawful use, manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, or possession of illicit drugs and alcohol on the campus or at University activities held off-campus will be subject to disciplinary action (up to and including expulsion), may be referred for prosecution, and may be requested to satisfactorily participate in a drug and alcohol assistance or rehabilitation program, as agreed upon by the student and the University.
In addition, any student athlete should reference section Student Athlete Conduct Code in the Student-Athlete’s Handbook, for specific policies which govern student athlete’s conduct including sanctions for the unlawful use, manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, or possession of illicit drugs and alcohol on the campus or at University activities held off-campus.
Students and employees are subject to criminal sanctions of varying severity as provided for by federal state, and local laws if convicted of the unlawful use, manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, or possession of illicit drugs and alcohol.