Ä¢¹½tv is required by law to send this email to all students. You cannot opt out of receiving this message.
The Office of Student Wellness is responsible for coordinating distribution of information required by The Drug Free Schools and Community Act (DFSCA). As such, we want you to be aware that it is against University Policy to engage in the following:
- Possessing, using, or distributing illicit drugs.
- Possessing, consuming, or distributing alcohol except as permitted by Ä¢¹½tv Policy.
- Possessing, using, or distributing marijuana.
- Possessing, using, or distributing prescription drugs that are not prescribed to you.
- Distributing prescription drugs.
- Misusing/abusing over the counter medications.
Cannabis/Marijuana On Campus
Cannabis/Marijuana and Medical marijuana are not permitted on campus under federal law. Although state law has changed, the federal law has not, and marijuana remains an illegal substance federally. As a result, regardless of state and local law changes, institutions of higher education are expected to continue to abide by the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act by maintaining policies which prohibit marijuana possession, use, or distribution by students, staff, faculty, volunteers, and visitors. If you have a PA medical marijuana card (those from other states are not transferable to PA) and you plan to live on campus, you need to contact Ä¢¹½tv Housing at 724-357-2696.
In addition, cannabis/marijuana is not decriminalized in Indiana county and possession is punishable by full extent of the law.
To view this information visit www.iup.edu/atod and click on “Drug Free Schools and Community Act: Student Information.” Here you can also find a description of health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol, legal sanctions for substance-related law violations under state and federal laws, a description of Ä¢¹½tv’s Counseling Services, and the potential disciplinary sanctions imposed by the University for violations of the aforementioned policies.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to email me at adjones@iup.edu.
Adam M. Jones, PhD
Dean of Students