Drug & Controlled Substances Policy

Saint Peter’s University students are not permitted to illegally use, sell, possess, manufacture, or distribute any substance prohibited by local, state and/or federal law. This includes but is not limited to illegal drugs and controlled substances, including cannabis, narcotics, cocaine, heroin, prescription medications, synthetic cannabinoids, or other drugs and any chemical substantially similar to a controlled substance. Please note that federal laws require Saint Peter’s University to prohibit the use and possession of cannabis on campus, regardless of state law or any state policies allowing for medical or recreational use, therefore cannabis remains an illegal drug under this policy. Students should be aware that it is unlawful to distribute prescription medication to other students for whom the medication was not prescribed. Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of drug paraphernalia is also prohibited. Failure to comply with this policy may result in student conduct action that is reflective of the severity of the policy violation.

NOTE: Although New Jersey law permits the use of marijuana in certain circumstances, federal laws still prohibit marijuana use, possession and distribution at educational institutions receiving federal funds. Therefore, the use, possession or distribution of marijuana, for any purpose, is prohibited on Saint Peter's University property and at University-sponsored events and activities, whether or not such use would be permissible under New Jersey law.