Weapons, Drugs, and Alcohol Zero Tolerance and Prevention Policy

The University maintains the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol and/or controlled substances inhibit students from obtaining their maximum potential and employees from performing their duties to the best of their abilities. As a condition of enrollment, each student of Stratford University agrees to abide by the terms of the following statements.

Weapons

A weapon is defined as any object, instrument, device, substance, or other normally innocuous device modified that is designed to inflict a wound, cause injury or incapacitate. Possession or brandishing of any weapon or any other object in a menacing or threatening manner on institutionally owned or controlled property is prohibited.

Drugs

For the protection and welfare of students and employees, Stratford University has established a zero tolerance policy for the possession, use, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs on-campus or during off-campus University activities. The use, sale, or distribution of controlled substances is also prohibited on-campus or during off campus University activities.

Alcohol

Stratford University prohibits the possession, consumption, or sale of alcohol on-campus or during off campus University activities, unless explicit consent is given by the University and permitted by local and state law. The use of alcoholic beverages must be approved by campus leaders and/or University Administration. The legal age to consume alcohol in the U.S. is 21 years old. The University does not serve alcohol to individuals younger than 21 years old.

Students or employees who report to campus under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or controlled substances are subject to University disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal from the University for students and termination for employees. Individuals who violate state or federal drug laws are referred by the University to the appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution. As a condition of enrollment, each student of Stratford University agrees to abide by the terms of the above statements and notify the campus president of any criminal drug status conviction for a violation occurring at the University no later than five days after conviction.