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Know the Code

In plain language, the Springfield College policy means that:

• Only those of age (21+) are permitted to have and consume alcohol on campus.
• No alcohol is permitted in the first-year residence halls—Gulick, Massasoit, and Reed—by anyone of any age.
• You may not provide alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.
• Students of age may not have open containers. Alcohol must be consumed in a private room or in a designated area.
• You may not drive on campus while under the influence.
• You cannot have a fake ID.
• You may not have illicit substances on campus, including marijuana or prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you.
• You may not have any drug paraphernalia (e.g. bongs).
• You are still responsible for your behavior while under the influence.

For the official Springfield College policy, view the student handbook.

Marijuana Policy

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, it’s important to know that Springfield College still prohibits all marijuana on campus. The College is required to follow federal law, which still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I illegal substance.

The possession and consumption of marijuana is prohibited on campus.

Off-campus, the following rules apply:

• ' Pamphlet ' Voters Pamphlet Voters Voters Voters ' ' Pamphlet Voters Pamphlet Pamphlet ' Only individuals over the age of 21 may possess or consume marijuana. Marijuana remains prohibited for those under age 21.
• Individuals may use only in private residences. Some apartment or rental leases may prohibit marijuana use.
• The use of marijuana in public is prohibited.
• Possessing open marijuana in vehicles is prohibited.
• Driving under the influence of marijuana is prohibited.
• Purchase and sale of marijuana is only permitted at licensed pot shops. 

 

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The information provided below is to highlight possible consequences for typical policy violations of the Code of Conduct and is not absolute. Individual circumstances will be reviewed in detail before a decision is rendered. Aggravating factors will also be considered.

Alcohol Violations

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Violation	Sanction
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Underage possession or consumption with aggravating factors (such as conduct history, amount of alcohol, etc.)	$100 fine Probation Deferred loss of housing Alcohol education class with reflection paper Parent/guardian notification
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Hospital transport for alcohol abuse	$100 fine Probation BASICS Parent/guardian notification
DUI/DWI	$100 fine Suspension AOD assessment and treatment plan Parent/guardian notification
Providing alcohol to minors	$100 fine Online educational module with reflection paper Parent/guardian notification
False I.D.	$200 fine

Drug Violations

Violation	Sanction
Possession of drug paraphernalia and/or possession or use of marijuana with no aggravating factors	$50 fine Written warning of violation of conduct code Online educational module with reflection paper
Possession of drug paraphernalia and/or possession or use of marijuana with aggravating factors (such as conduct history, amount of marijuana, etc.)	$100 fine Pamphlet Voters ' Pamphlet ' Voters Pamphlet Voters Voters Pamphlet ' Pamphlet ' ' Voters Probation Deferred loss of housing Parent/guardian notification Brief marijuana assessment
Possession of drug paraphernalia and/or possession or use of marijuana with significant aggravating factors (such as 3 or more drug violations)	$100 fine Removal from housing or college suspension BASICS for marijuana Parent/guardian notification The Shared Divided Perceptions Space Urban Of Perspectives pOTqX
Possession and/or use of illegal drugs (such as heroin, cocaine, large amounts of marijuana) or of legal medication which is being used outside the parameters of a medical authorization	$100 fine College suspension of at least one year AOD assessment and treatment plan Parent/guardian notification
Intent to sell and/or sale and/or distribution of controlled substances and/or drugs	Expulsion/Suspension