WPI Alcohol & Other Drug Behavioral Sanctions
Incidents involving students who have broken Massachusetts State Law, Worcester City Ordinances, WPI Residence Hall Policy, Greek System Policy and/or the WPI Campus Code will be reviewed by the appropriate WPI administrator or adjudicating body. The hearing officer reviewing the case will ensure that the rights and privileges of the student are being upheld and that students are made aware of all their options relative to the case including the right to request a disciplinary hearing by the appropriate adjudicating body.
What follows is a listing of the possible infractions and sanctions that may be incurred should a student be found in violation of an alcohol/drug related Massachusetts law, local ordinance, residence policy, Greek system policy and/or WPI behavioral infraction. The following list of infractions and sanctions is intended to serve as a guide to the appropriate adjudicating body when determining sanctions and as a notice to the community regarding community accountability.
Infractions
- Possession or consumption of alcohol by a person under 21.
- Possession and/or use of a fake ID to obtain alcohol or admission to an event at which alcohol is provided.
- Any attempt to obtain alcohol by a person under 21.
- Violating the open container policy either on or off campus.
- Providing alcohol to an intoxicated person.
- Procuring alcohol for a person under 21.
- Drinking to excess and causing potential harm to self and others.
- Violating Fraternity/Sorority alcohol policy and procedures.
Sanctions
The sanctions below may be imposed upon a student for an infraction of the WPI Campus Code of Conduct. This list is not exhaustive.
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Disciplinary Warning: An official written notice to the student of disapproval in that his/her conduct is in violation of WPI rules or regulations.
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Disciplinary Probation: A more severe sanction than a warning, to include a period of review and observation during which the student must demonstrate the ability to comply with WPI rules, regulations, and other requirements stipulated for the probation period.
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First Level Probation: Prohibits a student from applying for, campaigning for, or receiving consideration for elected or appointed positions in student organizations. The student is not eligible for honors or awards and may be ineligible to accept a bid to pledge a fraternity or sorority.
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Second Level Probation: Removes a student from any office held in a student organization. Further, probation prohibits a student or student group from representing the university in intercollegiate events or activities.
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Restitution: Requires that a student make payment to the university, an individual, or a group for damages for which he or she was responsible, whether intentional or accidental.
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Community Service: Requires that a student complete a specified work project for a specified time period to give something back to the community.
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Parental Notification: Parents are notified at the discretion of the dean of students or her/his designee out of concern for the health and welfare of the student.
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Loss of Privileges: See First-Level and Second-Level Disciplinary Probation.
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Relocation/Suspension from Residence Hall/Loss of Residence Hall Privileges: Precludes a student from remaining in a particular residence hall for a specified period of time. Precludes a student from remaining in any WPI housing for a specified period of time. Precludes a student from visiting certain residence hall(s) for a specific period of time.
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Counseling: Drug or Alcohol Assessment: Requires that a student submit to counseling, or to a drug or alcohol assessment with a licensed professional. The requirement includes a signed release of information from the student so that the counselor can inform the dean about the results of the assessment. Student must comply with recommended course of treatment determined by the counselor.
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Disciplinary Suspension: Excludes the student from registration, class attendance, residence on the campus and use of WPI facilities for a specified period of time.
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Deferred Suspension: Under certain circumstances, suspension action may be deferred until the end of the term. If a student is again found guilty of violating a WPI rule or regulation during the deferred period, suspension will take effect immediately.
- Expulsion: Permanent separation by the president of WPI. Permanent loss of privilege of registration, class attendance, and residence on the campus. Note: Students who are suspended or expelled from WPI are expected to leave the campus.
