What is UKs alcohol policy? What happens when a student violates UKs alcohol policy?
The alcohol policy is outlined in Part IV of UK’s Student Rights and Responsibilities (www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Code/part4.html). For minor violations, the University typically follows a “three strikes” pattern of sanctions. The first time a student violates the alcohol policy he or she is usually required to attend Choices, a 6-hour alcohol and drug education program, at a cost of $100. After a second violation, the student may pay a $200 fine and be placed on probation. The student may also be referred to a counseling center for an assessment. If the student is under the age of 21, his or her parents may also be notified. If a student violates the alcohol policy three times, he or she will typically be suspended from the University. For more serious alcohol violations, especially those that place the student or others in danger, the “three strikes” pattern may not be applied. Depending upon the circumstances, a student could be suspended on his or her first alcohol violation.
