Student Code of Conduct
UNT strictly enforces through disciplinary action its policy against use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol. Students are required to know this and other disciplinary rules and regulations, available in the Student Handbook, available on UNT's Web page www.unt.edu and the Student Code of Conduct, printed in your graduate or undergraduate catalog. Copies of the code and an abbreviated list of other rules, regulations and policies are available from the Dean of Students, Union, Suite 319. www.unt.edu/csrr
In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 the University of North Texas endeavors to provide an environment for students that is free from illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. Accordingly, the university provides a program designed to prevent the illegal possession, use or distribution of alcohol and illegal drugs by any member of the university community. The program includes distributing a comprehensive pamphlet, "Information About Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Abuse" annually to each student. The pamphlet, which is available from the Dean of Students Office, includes the following information:
- The unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol, inhalants or illegal drugs by students on UNT property or as part of any officially sponsored UNT activity is strictly prohibited.
- The legal sanctions for unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol, inhalants or illegal drugs under the state and Federal law range from a fine of not less than $25 to imprisonment for life and a fine of up to $250,000.
- The health risks associated with the use of illegal drugs or inhalants and the abuse of alcohol range from intoxication and disorientation to sudden death.
- Drug and alcohol education, counseling, prevention and intervention programs are available to students through the NT CHALLENGE program located in Counseling and Testing, Union, Suite 321. There is no charge for the service and confidentiality is maintained through licensed and certified alcohol and other abuse counselors.