Student Policies

Alcohol Policy

Saint Xavier University students are expected to abide by Illinois State laws concerning the drinking age. When some members and/or guests of a student group, club or organization are under the legal drinking age at an off-campus event, the members of the organization and their guests are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with University Policy and with the state laws. With the exception of Gilhooley's Saloon, students and their guests may not possess, sell, or consume alcoholic beverages on University property.

Drugs

Members of the University community are subject to federal, state and local laws. Illinois law prohibits the possession or use of marijuana, narcotics, and hallucinogenic drugs either in the refined or crude form except under the direction of a licensed physician or dentist. The possession, use distribution and/or sale of marijuana, narcotics, and hallucinogenic drugs are prohibited.

Counseling and Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems

Students who may have been or are using drugs and wish counseling may request counseling on campus or referral to outside agencies. If a student enters into a counseling relationship, it will be regarded as privileged information and be treated in a confidential manner. An extensive list of Drug and Alcohol counseling treatment and rehabilitation programs is available to students through a professional counselor in the Counseling and Career Services Office, Room L108, 773-298-3131, or call the Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 312- 814-3840.

The above information is provided in cooperation with the United States Government's Drug Free Schools and Workplace Act (1989).

Smoking Policy

The University has established smoke-free buildings and limited smoking areas on campus to specifically designated areas. Smoking will be permitted outside of University buildings, in the following designated areas that are at least 25 feet away from University buildings: McGuire Entrance, Old Gym Entrance, Art Wing Entrance (west door), Andrew Conference Center Entrance, side entrance near restrooms of the Outdoor Sports Center, north and south entrances of the Convocation and Athletic Center, south parking entrance Graham School of Management, non-handicapped entrance Radio/TV station, patio/entrance Pacelli and Regina Halls. Smoking is prohibited in all student housing.

A detailed copy of the Smoking Policy can be found in the Office of Employee Services.

Computer Use

The University provides resources for students to access materials available on the Internet and to communicate with others using the Internet. Nevertheless, the individuals using these resources should not interpret this as the University sanctioning the available materials or their effects. The University expects it's members to show respect and caring for others. In addition, individuals should not expect the University to protect them from receipt of materials that are found offensive, from unwanted solicitations, nor invasions of privacy. The nature of sending electronic mail and posting web pages publicly exposes individual address and other personal information to anyone looking for it.

The above policies, in their entirety, are printed in the Student Handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs Office.