Every student is responsible to be familiar with the CSS Student Code of Conduct and the statement of sanctions in the Student Handbook.
Possession and consumption of alcohol or legal cannabis products by those not of legal age and consumption by those of legal age that results in behavior that endangers or is detrimental to self or others are a violation of the College alcohol and drug policy. Other violations involving alcohol or legal drugs not expressly stated here, but that violate the rights or property of member(s) of The College of St. Scholastica community will be considered violations of this policy. Violations that are violations of city and/or state law may also be referred to the proper city and/or state authorities in conjunction with or in addition to any College sanctions that may be imposed.
Specifically, operating a vehicle in a manner that would result in a DUI or DWI citation (including driving while high) is considered a very serious offense as it endangers not only the driver, but other members of the community, and the risk of serious injury and death are quite high. Therefore, the college takes this very seriously. A student who is found driving on campus intoxicated (DUI or DWI) is likely to face serious sanctions such as a semester or more suspension from the College. (See N and T in the Student Code of Conduct.)
The College of St. Scholastica students involved in an incident where alcohol is present and are under the legal age to consume alcohol, have the option of taking a breathalyzer test. Although it may be offered, it is the student's responsibility to request the breathalyzer test at the time of the incident if they want to demonstrate sobriety. The results will be shared with the student and sent to the Dean of Students or designee. If a breathalyzer is taken, the following are possible results:
- Students under the age of 21 with a positive result (detection of any alcohol) are subject to a consumption violation.
- Students under the age of 21 with a negative test result (blow a zero) will not be subject to an alcohol violation. The student's presence in the situation may be noted in the record, but unless there are corollary, related or concurrent violations, no citation will be issued.
- Residents and students under the age of 21, who choose not to take the breathalyzer test, will be assumed to have consumed alcohol and will receive a consumption violation.
Alcohol Sanctions Menu
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First Offense |
Second Offense |
Third Offense |
Fourth Offense |
Category A:
Underage
Consumption
Underage
Possession |
Meet with designee of Dean of Students
$50 fine
Additional restitution for any damage to the community
AlcoholEDU
course
RESTORE team
meeting if determined by designee of Dean of
Students
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Meet with designee of Dean of Students
$100 fine
Additional restitution for any damage to the community
AlcoholEDU
course
RESTORE team
meeting if determined by designee of Dean of
Students
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Meet with designee of Dean of Students
$150 fine
Additional restitution for any damage to the community
AlcoholEDU
course
RESTORE team
meeting if determined by designee of Dean of
Students
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Meet with designee of Dean of Students
RESTORE meeting
Possible alcohol assessment
Housing contract will likely be cancelled
Suspension
from the College and other restrictions or sanctions will likely be considered
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Category B:
Hosting Public
Intoxication
Container Policy |
Meet with designee of Dean of Students
$100 fine
Additional restitution for any damage to the community
AlcoholEDU course
and/or RESTORE team meeting or other wellness based sanction, determined by designee of Dean of Students
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$200 fine
Additional restitution for any damage to the community
AlcoholEDU course
and/or RESTORE team meeting or other wellness based sanction, determined by designee of Dean of Students
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$400 fine
Additional restitution for any damage to the community
AlcoholEDU course
and/or RESTORE team meeting or other wellness based sanction, determined by designee of Dean of Students
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Meet with designee of Dean of Students
Housing contract will likely be canceled
Suspension
from the College and other restrictions or sanctions will likely be considered
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Category C:
Dangerous
Consumption |
Handled on an
individual basis by Dean of Students designee
Referral to the
RESTORE team
Possible required
alcohol assessment
Parents/guardians are likely to be notified as a health and safety concern
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Appeals
All appeals of alcohol violations will follow the process outlined in the general Code of Conduct.