Drug & Alcohol Policy Statement 
 
 
It is the policy of the University of the Virgin Islands that: 
 
1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a   
controlled substance, and/or illegal drugs is prohibited in and on the University of 
the Virgin Islands’ owned or controlled property. 
 
2.  The misuse or abuse of legal drugs, including alcohol, is prohibited on campus. 
 
Any University employee/student determined to have violated this policy 
shall be subject to disciplinary action for misconduct, which actions may 
include termination or expulsion.  No employee/student is to report to 
work/class while under the influence of illegal drugs or influenced by the 
abuse of legal drugs. Violation of these policies by any employee/student will 
be reasons for evaluation/treatment for a drug use disorder or for 
disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion in 
accordance with University policies and procedures. 
 
In order to comply with the Federal law, the University requires that an 
employee/student notify the employer (University) of any criminal drug stature 
conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace/ classroom no later than 5 days 
after such conviction.  The University must notify an Federal contracting agency 
within ten (10) days of having received notice that an employee/student engaged in 
the performance of such contract or grant has had a criminal drug statute 
conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace/classroom.  The University will 
discipline any employee/student who is convicted or require the 
employee’s/student’s satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or 
rehabilitation program in accordance with University policies and procedures. 
 
 
For more information please contact: 
Office of the Associate Campus Administrator for Student Affairs – (340) 693-1120