Sanctions
Students found responsible for violating UAA's alcohol or drug policies are subject to the following minimum sanctions as a result of the student conduct process.
- Alcohol and Marijuana Violations
- Disciplinary probation for 4 months;
- Either an Alcohol Screening (AUDIT) and/or a Cannabis Screening (CUDIT) with the Alcohol, Drug, & Wellness Educator, plus a follow-up meeting one month after the initial screening;
- Completion of an online alcohol education class (Under the Influence) or the online marijuana education class (Marijuana 101);
- $50 Alcohol and Drug Education Fee;
- Parent notification (if you are under 21 years old); and
- A possible discretionary sanction (i.e., a writing assignment or a campus and community involvement activity).
- Disciplinary probation extended 8 months;
- Meeting with a Student Health & Counseling Center professional for a mandated assessment;
- $75 Alcohol and Drug Education Fee;
- Parent notification (if you are under 21 years old); and
- A possible discretionary sanction (i.e., a writing assignment or a campus and community involvement activity).
- Disciplinary probation extended 12 months;
- Follow-up meeting with a Student Health & Counseling Center professional to discuss previous assessment and barriers to change;
- Meeting with the Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development;
- Termination of housing;
- Restriction from the University of Alaska's residential communities;
- Warning that any further incidents of student misconduct may result in major sanctions (suspension or expulsion);
- $75 Alcohol and Drug Education Fee; and
- Parent notification (if you are under 21 years old).
- Two-year suspension with 24 months disciplinary probation upon re-enrollment; and
- Obtain a off-campus substance abuse assessment and comply with any recommendations for treatment.
- Personal Use of Other Drugs (i.e., Cocaine, Methamphetamines, LSD, etc.)
- Disciplinary probation for 8 months;
- Meeting with a Student Health & Counseling Center professional for a mandated assessment;
- Completion of the online drug education class, Other Drugs;
- Meeting with the Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development;
- Restriction from the University of Alaska's residential communities;
- Warning that any further instances of student misconduct may result in major sanctions (suspension or expulsion);
- $50 Alcohol and Drug Education Fee; and
- Parent notification if you are under 21 years old.
- Two-year suspension with 24 months of disciplinary probation upon re-enrollment; and
- Obtain an off-campus substance abuse assessment and comply with any recommendations for treatment.
- Misuse of Prescription Drugs, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs, Abuse of Over-the-Counter
Drugs, Mushrooms, or Spice
- Disciplinary probation for 8 months;
- Drug screening (DAST) with the Alcohol, Drug, & Wellness Educator, plus a follow-up meeting one month after the initial screening;
- Completion of the online drug education class, Other Drugs;
- $50 Alcohol and Drug Education Fee;
- Parent notification if you are under 21 years old; and
- A possible discretionary sanction (i.e., a writing assignment or a campus or community involvement activity).
- Disciplinary probation extended for 12 months;
- Meeting with a Student Health & Counseling Center professional for a mandated assessment;
- Meeting with the Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development;
- Termination of housing;
- Restriction from the University of Alaska's residential communities;
- Warning that any other instances of student misconduct may result in major sanctions (suspension or expulsion);
- $75 Alcohol and Drug Education Fee; and
- Parent notification if you are under 21 years old.
- Two-year suspension with 24 months of disciplinary probation upon re-enrollment; and
- Obtain an off-campus substance abuse assessment and comply with any recommendations for treatment.
- Sale or Distribution of Marijuana, Edibles, Prescription Pills, or Mushrooms
- Disciplinary probation for 8 months;
- Meeting with a Student Health & Counseling Center professional for a mandated assessment;
- Completion of the online marijuana education class, Marijuana 101, or the drug education class, Other Drugs;
- Meeting with the Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development;
- Termination of housing agreement;
- Restriction from the University of Alaska's residential communities;
- Warning that any other incidents of student misconduct may result in major sanctions (suspension or expulsion);
- $50 Alcohol and Drug Education Fee;
- Parent notification if you are under 21 years old;
- A possible discretionary sanction (i.e., a writing assignment or a campus or community involvement activity).
- Two-year suspension with 24 months disciplinary probation upon re-enrollment; and
- Obtain an off-campus substance abuse assessment and comply with any recommendations for treatment.
- Sale or Distribution of Other Drugs (i.e., Cocaine, Methamphetamines, LSD, etc.)
- Two-year disciplinary probation with 24 months disciplinary probation upon re-enrollment; and
- Obtain an off-campus substance abuse assessment and comply with any recommendations for treatment.
University Police may also issue citations or arrests, including but not limited, for the following criminal offenses:
- Minor Consuming Alcohol (MCA);
- Furnishing Alcohol to Minors;
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI);
- Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance; and
- Disorderly Conduct.