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UGA Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs

UGA Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Actions

The Office of Judicial Programs handles policy and disciplinary cases at the University of Georgia including those dealing with alcohol and other drugs. The following is the code of conduct for UGA students.

Georgia law prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by those under the legal drinking age and prohibits making alcoholic beverages available to persons under the legal drinking age. The University of Georgia supports a program of alcohol education and expects those who choose to use alcohol to do so responsibly. The following represent Code of Conduct violations at the University of Georgia:

1. Use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages except as permitted by law and University policy.
2. Providing or facilitating the use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages except as permitted by law and University policy.
3. Disruptive or disorderly conduct caused by the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs.
4. Use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances except as permitted by law.
5. Providing or facilitating the use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances except as permitted by law.

If a student is found to be in violation of alcohol and other drug related misconduct, possible sanctions may include:

• Probation
• Community Service
• Referral to an Alcohol Education Program (Prime for Life: Campus, DUI school, etc.)
• Suspension from University Housing
• Suspension from UGA
• Parental Notification

Parental Notification Policy

The Office of Judicial Programs will notify parents or guardians when a student is found to have violated Code of Conduct policies on the use or possession of alcohol or other drugs when he/she is under the age of 21 and one or more of the following occurs when:

• A student has been found to have violated the alcohol or other drug policy a second time and every subsequent time.
• There is significant property damage.
• Medical attention to any person, including the student, is required as a result of the student's alcohol or drug-related behavior.
• The student demonstrates reckless disregard for his or her personal safety or the safety of others.
• There is evidence that the student's alcohol or drug-related behavior negatively impacts the learning environment.

Alcohol Related Laws and Penalties for Violation

These violations represent first offenses in Athens/Clarke County. Penalties drastically increase for 2nd offenses.

MIP - Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Maximum $300 fine, 6 months confinement, alcohol education, community service

Open Container of Alcohol
Maximum 6 months in jail, $1000 fine

Use of Fake Identification
Maximum 12 months in jail, $1000 fine, 12 month driver's license suspension

Public Urination
Maximum 6 months in jail, $1000 fine

Driving Under the Influence (Under age 21)
Violation if blood alcohol concentration is .02 or higher. Maximum 12 months in jail and/or $1000 fine, community service, DUI school, driver's license suspension

Sale of Alcohol to a Minor
12 months confinement, $1000 fine

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