What are Vanderbilt’s policies regarding drugs and alcohol?
Vanderbilt works to maintain a safe, secure environment for all members of the community. This overarching policy extends to matters of alcohol and substance use. In general, students who wish to consume alcohol on campus or at any off–campus university function must be at least 21 years of age as mandated by the state of Tennessee. If an underage student is caught consuming alcohol, it could lead to disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution depending on the nature of the offense. In the event that an underage student has had so much to drink that they may require medical attention, these special circumstances allow for the intoxicated student, and any of their friends helping the student, to be “immune” from disciplinary action to a certain degree. We want our students to seek help if they need it. However, students who do require medical attention might be placed on probation or required to undergo counseling. The use, possession, or distribution of illegal substances on campus
