Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention

The U.S. Department of Education requires that the University distribute the following information annually to you in writing concerning the possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs at the University (HEOA Sec. 107 amended HEA Sec. 120 (20 U.S.C. 1011i): new HEA Sec. 120(a)(2)(B)-(C). HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 34 CFR 86). 

The University's policies on substance abuse and alcoholic beverages are described in Section 8 of the UArts Student Handbook as well as in the University Catalogue and in the annually distributed Campus Crime and Fire Safety Reports. These resources also include information on University sanctions for violation of these policies, criminal sanctions for the illegal possession or distribution of drugs and alcohol, health risks of drugs and alcohol, and on places to get help concerning the illicit use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Please read all of this vitally important material carefully. The University reviews its alcohol and other drugs programs annually for effectiveness and consistency of application and, where necessary, makes appropriate changes.

In addition to the substance abuse education required of all new students, the University of the Arts also provides free and confidential health and counseling services and assessments to all students. For those substances abuse issues that are beyond the care that can be provided on-site, the UArts Health and Counseling centers will make referrals to appropriate treatment centers.