CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 27 B. Specific Conduct Violations B.1 Alcoholic Beverages Failure to comply with the Alcoholic Beverages Policy (as included in Section A) is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: • possession of beverage(s) containing alcohol by any person younger than the age of 21, including residue or remnants of alcohol that may be found in glassware (this includes the presence of the aforementioned within a student’s room or contained within their possessions or vehicle) • consumption or use of alcohol by any person younger than the age of 21 • intoxication requiring evaluation and/or treatment by emergency personnel • possession or use of any paraphernalia that enables the playing of ‘‘drinking games’’ or other activities that encourage binge drinking • unlicensed distribution of beverage(s) containing alcohol, including the purchase for and/or delivery of alcohol to any individual(s) younger than the age of 21 • operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of beverage(s) containing alcohol, or possession of open containers of beverage(s) containing alcohol, while in a vehicle, or while parked or in operation • public intoxication on campus or at university sponsored events or programs, regardless of age B.2 Animals No pets or animals, other than fish, are permitted on the NSU campus, including all residence halls, with the exception of assistance animals (trained service animals or approved emotional support animals). There are different policies/processes for trained service animals and emotional support animals. The service animal policy can be found on the Student Disability Services website . Students seeking an approved emotional support animal must complete the housing/facility accommodation request form located on the Student Disability Service website. Approved emotional support animals are only permitted in NSU residence halls and may not be taken elsewhere on the NSU campus or into other university property or facilities. Students are responsible for the actions of any authorized animal, both trained service animals and approved emotional support animals, that they bring onto the campus grounds or into one of the campus facilities. • Students must adhere to the related policies specific to any building or classroom where an animal may or may not be taken. • Damage to property caused by the animal is prohibited. • Injuries to others caused by the animal are prohibited. • Students who fail to abide by these rules may be subject to disciplinary action.