2026 – 2027 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Page 27 A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses In order to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (Pub. L. No. 101-226, Title 34 C.F.R., part 86), NSU has adopted the following policy for all academic units, campus, and field-based programs. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illicit drugs* and alcohol are prohibited, in—and on—NSU-owned and/or controlled property and as a part of any NSU or student activities. No NSU student shall report to class while under the influence of any illicit drugs or alcohol. The possession of paraphernalia for unlawful drug use is also prohibited. * The term “illicit drugs” refers to all illegal drugs and to legal drugs obtained or used without a physician’s order. It does not prohibit the use of prescribed medication under the direction of a physician. However, in accordance with federal law, NSU does not permit the possession or use of marijuana on NSU property or during NSU-sponsored activities. As such, the possession or use of medical marijuana, even if authorized under state law, is prohibited on NSU property and during NSU-sponsored activities. Any NSU student determined to have violated this policy will be subject to internal process and/or referral for prosecution by the appropriate authorities and other sanctions such as evaluation/treatment for drug use disorder (which may include mandatory completion of a drug/alcohol abuse rehabilitation program) or other university sanctioning up to, and including, expulsion. There are serious health risks associated with the abuse of drugs and alcohol. If you, a fellow student, teacher, or coworker has a problem with abuse of drugs and/or alcohol, help can be provided at programs at NSU and in the community. Additional information is available on the Office of Student Conduct website nova.edu/studentconduct. NSU Programs Community Programs Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being For an appointment, call (954) 424-6911 or (954) 262-7050. Student Affairs Building, 3rd floor 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 nova.edu/studentcounseling Florida Department of Education, Office of Safe Schools 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1444 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 245-0416 • SDFS@fldoe.org fldoe.org/safe-schools Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program For an appointment, call (954) 262-5968 or email gsc@nova.edu. 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 nova.edu/gsc Florida Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse Program Office 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 400 Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 487-2920 myflfamilies.com/service-programs/substance-abuse
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