Hope College: A School of Opportunity

Drug Awareness

Posted by AI on 2025-09-03 12:28:39 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-05 00:10:54

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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study

in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million

in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months

of graduation. Theres never been a better time to consider Hope College.Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research

projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge

in a broad range of disciplines.At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally

known writers, musicians, performers and artists.The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations,

groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors

22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division

III National Championship womens basketball team.The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools

and Communities Act (DFSCA) require an Institution of Higher Education (IHE) such as

Hope College (Hope), to certify that it has implemented programs to prevent the

abuse of alcohol and use and/or distribution of illicit drugs both by Hope students

and employees either on its premises or as a part of any of its activities. At a minimum,

an IHE must annually distribute the following in writing to all students and employees:It is the policy and practice of Hope College, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace

Act (41 U.S.C. 701) and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (20 U.S.C. 1145g),

to prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by

students and employees on our property or as a part of Hope College sponsored activities. The full version of the current Hope College Drug and Alcohol Policy can be found

at : https://hope.edu/offices/human-resources/compliance/drug-alcohol-policy.html.Students attending Hope College are held responsible to our College Drug and Alcohol Policy, as well as the Student Behaviors

policy as outlined in the Student Handbook.Hope College upholds state and local laws regarding the possession and consumption

of alcoholic beverages. The concepts listed below are for your consideration:While the college affirms that the decision to drink or not drink is a matter of individual

choice, it has established the following regulations regarding the use of alcoholic

beverages in order to maintain an atmosphere supportive of its educational purpose:1.1 The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on college property, in

college housing units, at college events, or in college vehicles are prohibited. Any

alcohol, which is found on-campus or in campus residence facilities, will be confiscated

and disposed of by the Residential Life Staff or Campus Safety.1.2 The use of college or organizational monies to purchase alcoholic beverages is prohibited.1.3 Alcoholic beverages may not be used to promote an event.1.4 The possession of alcoholic beverage containers is prohibited in campus housing units;

this includes collectable empty or full alcohol containers and dispensing paraphernalia.Hope College upholds state and municipal laws regarding illegal drugs. Please see

the Drug and Alcohol Policy relating to the use of medical marijuana within the Hope

College community.6.1 Hope College prohibits the use, possession, sale, manufacture, production, administering,

dispensing, and prescribing of any illegal drug (by city, state, or federal law),

or misuse of prescribed drugs.6.2 Possession of drug paraphernalia is prohibited. Drug paraphernalia generally refers

to any items used in connection with controlled substances. A full definition of what

constitutes drug paraphernalia can be found in sec.333.7451 of the Michigan Penal

Code.The possession or use of both recreational marijuana and medical marijuana is prohibited

in any College program or activity, even if off campus. Legal use of recreational

or medical marijuana off campus

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