Student Conduct & Community Responsibilities August 2022
Illinois State University
Recommended Minimum Sanctions
for Alcohol and Other Drug Violations
These are recommended minimum sanctions for alcohol and other drug violations for students at Illinois State
University. The purpose of sanctioning is to educate a student as to why their behavior is inappropriate, as
well as to make the student aware of, and sensitive to, the possible consequences of the behavior in question.
Sanctions for misconduct will be determined on a case by case basis, utilizing four main criteria: 1) the nature
of the offense; 2) the precedent established at the University for similar conduct; 3) the disciplinary record of
the student; and, 4) the student’s attitude and behavior throughout the conduct process. Sanctions may be
increased based on the nature of the behavior and/or aggravating factors but may not be reduced unless the
case manager or hearing body finds adequate mitigating factors present. The University encourages students
to make healthy and responsible choices, as well as to adhere to the Code of Student Conduct, federal, state,
and local laws. Be advised that the University asserts jurisdiction for all off-campus cases involving the
possession, use, manufacture and/or distribution of alcohol and other drugs.
OFFEN
AOD Record
Behavior
Sanctions
No Previous
AOD
Violations
• Off-Campus Cannabis law violation
(OV) by of-age student
Censure
• Being in presence of alcohol with no
possession/use
Censure
Brief Alcohol Assessment
1
st
Violation
• Possession/consumption of alcohol
• Possession/use of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Censure
$125 fine
Alcohol – Under the Influence and Alcohol Class (fee)
Cannabis – Marijuana 101 Program and/or BASICS-D
• Possession/use of cannabis (15
grams or greater)
Disciplinary Probation (one semester minimum)
$200 fine
BASICS-D
• Distribution/sale/furnishing of
alcohol
• Distribution/sale of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Disciplinary Probation (one semester minimum)
$250 fine
Your Impact
• Driving under the influence of
alcohol, cannabis, and/or other illicit
drugs (no damage or injury)
Disciplinary Probation (two semesters minimum)
$200 fine
Outpatient Substance Assessment
• Social Hosting
Disciplinary Probation (two semesters minimum)
$250 fine
Social Host Liability Workshop
• Distribution/sale of cannabis (15
grams or greater)
Disciplinary Probation (two semesters minimum)
$250 fine
Outpatient Substance Assessment
• Possession/use of illicit drugs and/or
illicit use of prescription drugs
Disciplinary Probation (two semesters minimum) or
Disciplinary Suspension (two semesters minimum),
(depending on drug/quantity)
$250 fine
BASICS-D with Other Drug Module or Outpatient
Substance Assessment
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• Driving under the influence of
alcohol, cannabis, and/or other illicit
drugs (damage or injury results)
Restrictive Disciplinary Probation (two semesters
minimum) or Disciplinary Suspension (two
semesters minimum), (depending on the nature of
injury/damage)
$200 fine
Outpatient Substance Assessment
• Distribution/sale of other illicit or
prescription drugs
Disciplinary Suspension (two semesters minimum)
$400 fine
Outpatient Substance Assessment
Other conditions upon return
2
nd
Violation
• Possession/consumption of alcohol
• Possession/use of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Censure
$200 fine
Alcohol – BASICS (two sessions)
Cannabis – BASICS-D
• Possession/use of cannabis (15
grams or greater)
Disciplinary Probation (two semesters minimum)
$300 fine
Comprehensive Substance Assessment - Cannabis
or Outpatient Substance Assessment
• Distribution/sale/furnishing of
alcohol
• Distribution/sale of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Disciplinary Probation (two semesters minimum)
$300 fine
Alcohol – Social Host Liability Workshop
Cannabis – Outpatient Substance Assessment
• Social Hosting
Restrictive Disciplinary Probation (two semesters
minimum)
$300 fine
Appropriate Educational Sanction(s)
• Distribution/sale of cannabis (15
grams or greater)
Restrictive Disciplinary Probation (two semesters
minimum)
$300 fine
Outpatient Treatment Program
• Illicit drugs and/or illicit use of
prescription drugs
Disciplinary Suspension (two semesters minimum)
or Disciplinary Dismissal (depending on
drug/quantity)
$300 fine
Outpatient Substance Assessment
Other conditions upon return
• Driving under the influence of
alcohol, cannabis, and/or other illicit
drugs
Disciplinary Suspension (two semesters minimum)
or Disciplinary Dismissal (depending on the nature
of the injury or damage, if applicable)
$400 fine
Outpatient Treatment Program
Other conditions upon return
3
rd
Violation
• Possession/consumption of alcohol
• Possession/use of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Disciplinary Probation (two semesters minimum)
$250 fine
Comprehensive Substance Assessment - Alcohol or
Comprehensive Substance Assessment - Drug
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• Possession/use of cannabis (15
grams or greater)
Disciplinary Suspension (two semesters minimum)
$400 fine
Outpatient Substance Assessment
Other conditions upon return
• Distribution/sale/furnishing of
alcohol
• Distribution/sale of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Disciplinary Suspension (two semesters minimum)
$400 fine
Outpatient Treatment Program
Other conditions upon return
• Illicit drugs and/or illicit use of
prescription drugs
Disciplinary Dismissal
$400 fine
• Distribution/sale of cannabis (15
grams or greater)
Disciplinary Dismissal
$400 fine
4
th
Violation
• Possession/consumption of alcohol
• Possession/use of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Disciplinary Suspension (two semesters minimum)
$300 fine
Outpatient Substance Assessment
Other conditions upon return
• Possession/use of cannabis (15
grams or greater)
Disciplinary Dismissal
$400 fine
• Distribution/sale/furnishing of
alcohol
• Distribution/sale of cannabis (less
than 15 grams)
Disciplinary Dismissal
$400 fine
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS IN SANCTIONING ALCOHOL AND DRUG CASES
Addendum #1: Sanctioning is a cumulative process. Students with multiple violations across categories will
generally be subject to greater levels of sanctioning. All sanctions will include the assignment of an inactive
sanction (Censure, Disciplinary Probation, Restrictive Disciplinary Probation, Disciplinary Suspension, and
Disciplinary Dismissal) as well as the assignment of one or more active (educational) sanctions.
Addendum #2: Many sanctions will require the completion of a written reflection assignment and/or other
written components, even when not explicitly stated in the above chart.
Addendum #3: Violations of multiple categories in any single disciplinary incident may result in maximum
sanctions.
Addendum #4: When a student is sanctioned with Restrictive Disciplinary Probation, Disciplinary Suspension,
or a Disciplinary Dismissal, or Disciplinary Probation of more than one semester, a Parental Notification will be
issued if the student is under 21 years of age and financially dependent.
Addendum #5: Any student accruing four or more violations during their academic career shall have fines
imposed in the amount of $100.00 per incident resulting in violations.
Addendum #6: AOD fines will not be assessed for alcohol and drug violations referred from off-campus law
enforcement agencies (i.e. Normal Police Department, Bloomington Police Department, McLean County
Sheriff’s Office, etc.), but all other sanctions will be applied.
Addendum #7: All SCCR issued fines and fees will be automatically billed to the student’s account.
Questions? Contact Student Conduct and Community Responsibilities to speak with a case
manager: (309) 438-8621, SCCRHelp@IllinoisState.edu
