Alcohol, Drugs, Weapons
On-Campus Alcohol Policy
The possession and use of alcohol on the campus of Appalachian State
University must comply with the laws of the State of North Carolina
and with campus regulations and procedures. The acquisition, possession,
transportation and consumption of alcohol by anyone under 21 years
of age is prohibited.
Alcohol may be possessed or consumed on University property only by
persons 21 years of age or older in their dorm rooms or in appropriately
licensed and/or approved campus facilities. Persons are expected to
assume responsibility for their own behavior while drinking and must
understand that being under the inf luence of alcohol in no way lessens
their accountability to the University community. Offenders will be
dealt with through established University policies and procedures.
To read the in-depth and complete policy on Possession and Use of
Alcoholic Beverages, go to http://www.resourcemanual.appstate.edu/administrative/pol25.htm
Illegal Drug Policy
Appalachian State prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution
of controlled substances or illicit drugs on its campus. The University
will take all actions necessary to eliminate the use of illegal drugs
from the University community. Appalachian State University adheres
to the “University of North Carolina Policy on Illegal Drugs” adopted
by the Board of Governors on January 15, 1988. For a complete version
of the University's policy on illegal drugs, go to www.resourcemanual.appstate.edu/administrative/pol9.htm.
Appalachian offers drug and alcohol educational and counseling services
through the Counseling Center, Student Health Services, Residence
Life and the University Police.
Possession of Weapons
North Carolina General Statute 14-269.2 makes it unlawful for anyone
other than police officers to carry or possess firearms or weapons
on campus. This applies if the weapon is concealed or not concealed.
The University's definition of weapons includes: BB gun, air rif
le, air pistol, paintball guns, Bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slingshot,
leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors
and razor blades (except for personal shaving), sharppointed or edged
instruments except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and
clips and tools used solely for preparing food, instruction, and
maintenance. This law is strictly enforced by arrests in all cases.
Student violators are also referred to the student disciplinary process.
