Safety and Security
Policies and Procedures at Fordham University
Compliance with the University’s policies and procedures is a necessary first step in achieving a safe environment in our community. These policies were developed to promote a safe campus and a high quality of campus life. Their effectiveness depends upon the active participation of all members of the community.
Drug and Alcohol Use
The misuse or abuse of drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated by the University. Part of Fordham’s educational mission is to instruct the Fordham community on the medical, legal and social risks of substance abuse.
Alcohol Possession and Consumption
The University allows individuals of legal drinking age to consume alcohol in their student rooms. However, should the drinking become a public event due to noise, number of people present, or intoxication, disciplinary action will be taken. Alcohol is not allowed in freshman residence halls.
Large amounts of alcohol are not allowed in private rooms and may be confiscated at the discretion of residence hall staff. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the open/public areas of the campus.
It is illegal in New York state for anyone under the age of 21 to possess alcoholic beverages for consumption. Every student assumes full responsibility for their compliance with New York state laws and University policy. False or fraudulent written evidence of age for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages is also illegal.
Substance Abuse
The University is committed to maintaining a drug-free campus. Any member of the Fordham community, faculty, staff or student, who violates this policy is subject to any series of actions, ranging from written warnings to dismissal from the University. Counseling and treatment programs are available through the University.
The University has published a report entitled “Fordham University Drug-Free Campus” that includes information on the ramifications of illicit drug use by members of the Fordham community. The publication also outlines University standards of conduct concerning drug use. It further describes the help and treatment programs that are available. Copies are available in Fordham’s Personnel Office, FMH 506; the Office of Student Affairs, Keating 100; the Residential Life Office, LCR 108; and the Dean of Students Office at 400 Westchester Ave.
The Student Assistance Program
Fordham University has developed a college student-specific, broad-based approach that utilizes resources from many offices and departments across our campuses. The Student Assistance Program coordinates the alcohol and other drug education and abuse prevention efforts on campus. This includes both prevention and early intervention efforts through a variety of structured components.
Prevention efforts include workshops, educational presentations, staff training and ongoing groups, facilitated by Student Assistance Program staff for students working on moderation or abstinence. The Prevention Team on the Rose Hill Campus consists of three separate, yet unified groups, STAR (Students that Advocate Responsibility), SLAP (Student Life Action Players) and SAM (Student-Athlete Mentors) all dedicated to promoting healthy social lifestyles. The Prevention Team at the Lincoln Center Campus, PARty (Peers Advocating Responsibility), is similarly dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles.
Early intervention efforts include the nationally recognized Alpha Omega Delta Program. The University has an arrangement with the Smithers Treatment Center in Manhattan for students requiring additional treatment or intervention at an advanced stage of substance use. Should students arrive at Fordham with specific needs, the Student Assistance Program has information available regarding various self-help groups, including AA and Al-Anon meeting times, as well as treatment options in the surrounding area.
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