General Provisions

Bay Path University prohibits the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages, including those individuals over 21 years of age. Bay Path University also prohibits the possession, use, and sale of illegal drugs including marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Student Alcohol Policy

The use, sale, transfer, or possession of alcoholic beverages in any campus building or property controlled by the University or as any part of a University-sponsored activity (including residence halls or student activities, etc.), regardless of age, is prohibited by any student or guest of a student. Intoxication of person, or being in the presence of alcoholic beverages in any campus building or property controlled by the University (including residence halls or leased residential properties), regardless of age, is prohibited by any student or guest of a student. No alcohol beverage containers (empty, full, or decorative), including, but not limited to, shot glasses, drinking game devices, or other items affiliated with the consumption or possession of alcohol are allowed in any campus building or property controlled by the University regardless of the owner’s age.

Students are strongly encouraged to call for medical assistance (On-campus: call 413-565-1225; Emergency: call 911) for themselves or for another student whom they believe is dangerously intoxicated or is experiencing medical issues because they are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

Students participating in study abroad or travel programs must abide by local laws regarding alcohol and drug use. Inappropriate student conduct while participating in study abroad or travel programs, including but not limited to, intoxication, providing alcohol to others, etc. may result in disciplinary action.

Sanctions can include up to and including expulsion.

Student Drug Policy

The possession, use, consumption, transfer, manufacturing, sale or distribution of illegal drugs, including marijuana, is prohibited by any student or guest of a student in any campus building or property controlled by the University.

Intoxication of person or being in the presence of illegal drugs in any campus building or property controlled by the University is prohibited by any student or guest of a student.

Marijuana: The federal government regards marijuana as a Schedule I Controlled Substance, and possession of marijuana remains illegal under Federal law. Bay Path University prohibits the possession, use, consumption, transfer, manufacturing, sale or distribution of marijuana.

On November 8, 2016, Massachusetts became the fifth state to vote to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Bay Path University's policy remains unchanged: the possession, use, consumption, transfer, manufacturing, sale or distribution of drugs, including marijuana, by students or guests of a student is prohibited. The policy complies with the requirements of the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Under this federal law, as a condition of receiving federal funds, an institution of higher education such as Bay Path University must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on campus and as part of its activities and programs. Under federal law, this includes any amount of marijuana.

Drug paraphernalia is also prohibited in any campus building or property controlled by the University. Drug paraphernalia is defined as any equipment, product, material and/or ingredients that is/are used or modified for making, using, or concealing illegal drugs, including, but not limited to, pipes, smoking masks/screens, bongs, hookahs, vape pens or roach clips. Certain scales, grinders, vials, and baggies may also be considered drug paraphernalia.

Students are not permitted to use, sell, transfer or possess medication prescribed to another person or sell or transfer their own medication to another person.

Students are strongly encouraged to call for medical assistance (On-campus call: 413-565-1225; Emergency call 911) for themselves or for another student whom they believe is dangerously intoxicated or is experiencing medical issues because s/he is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. See the Medical Amnesty Policy.

Sanctions can include up to and including expulsion.