Drug Use Policy
Students enrolled in TCU are subject to disciplinary action for the possession, manufacture, use, sale or distribution (by either sale or gift) of any quantity of any prescription drug or controlled substance, or for being under the influence of any prescription drug or controlled substance, except an over-the-counter medication or for the prescribed use of medication in accordance with the instructions of a licensed physician. Controlled substances including but not limited to: cannabis, K2 and other synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic stimulants (such as bath salts), cocaine, cocaine derivatives, heroin, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, steroids, LSD, GHB, Adderall, Rohypnol, and substances typically known as “designer drugs” such as “ecstasy.” Possession of paraphernalia associated with the use, possession or manufacture of a prescription drug or controlled substance is also prohibited (see Code of Student Conduct section, Drugs). Students having prohibited substances in their residence and students in the presence of these substances or paraphernalia may be subject to the same penalties as those in possession.
The minimum penalty for a first-time violation of the Drug Use Policy for use or possession of a prescription drug or controlled substance may be conduct probation for a full year, a requirement for participation in a drug education and/or treatment program, meetings with staff in the Substance Use and Recovery Services (SURS) office and random drug screenings. Any student who violates the Drug Use Policy for use or possession of a prescription drug or controlled substance for a second time may be suspended from the University for at least one year. Possession of drug paraphernalia may subject a student to the same penalties as those imposed for use and possession of a prescription drug or controlled substance.
The penalty for a violation of the Drug Use Policy for sale, distribution or manufacture of a prescription drug or controlled substance may be permanent expulsion from the University. A student who voluntarily seeks help for drug or alcohol use is not subject to disciplinary action; in fact, University officials will do everything they can to assist the student in obtaining appropriate treatment. If the student continues to use drugs, they do become subject to disciplinary action.