How will an alcohol-related arrest affect students’ future opportunities?
Arrest records are permanent. For students who intend on graduating in education, aviation, nursing, pharmacy, and some other fields: Even a minor alcohol violation may impact certification, licensure, or future employment. If your student plans on applying to graduate or another professional school: Admissions offices often call the University to see if there are any conduct issues on students’ permanent records. Many well-paying positions with excellent fringe benefits in federal and state governmental agencies require security background checks; an arrest record might make a difference in whether an applicant is selected.
