Purpose of Policy and Expectations Regarding Drug and Alcohol Use
Safety is our primary concern at DIT and to that end we strictly prohibit students from using illicit drugs while participating in the program. Furthermore, we prohibit students from being under the influence of alcohol or marijuana (including medical marijuana) while at school or while participating in school-related activities. The purpose of this policy is to clearly communicate these expectations to students as well as to outline our testing policies, which you will be subject to as a student at DIT.
Students are prohibited from consuming, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol while on campus during school hours, and while participating in school-related activities. Prohibited alcohol use includes:
- Having a breath alcohol concentration of .02 percent or greater as indicated by an alcohol breath test or urinalysis;
- Using alcohol within four (4) hours of any planned student activity;
- Being under the influence of alcohol, or the lasting effects of a hangover, such that the student may not safely participate in a planned student activity, as apparent by observation.
Students are prohibited from consuming or being under the influence of illicit drugs while enrolled in the program, and from possessing or distributing illicit drugs while on campus, including, but not limited to, marijuana and medical marijuana. Although the state of Washington has legalized the personal use of marijuana, it is still a Schedule I Hallucinogenic substance under the Washington Uniform Controlled Substances Act (RCW § 69.50.204) and illegal under federal law. “Since marijuana is illegal under federal law institutions that receive federal funds will still be subject to mandated testing” (WA State Liquor and Control Board: http://www.liq.wa.gov/mj2015/faqs_i-502).
Students are to report to their instructor ANY current prescription or over-the-counter medications that may impair his/her ability to participate safely in any classroom activity, including but not limited to diving activity, prior to participating in such activity.
All students are subject to drug and alcohol testing while enrolled at DIT. Any student testing positive as defined by this policy will be suspended with a recommendation for termination from the program. Any refusal to test will be considered a violation of policy and will also be grounds for suspension with a recommendation for termination from the program. Any alteration of a test will also be considered a violation of policy and will be grounds for suspension with a recommendation for termination from the program.
By signing this policy, I acknowledge and understand the expectations of DIT and the consequences of a failed test. I further consent to testing as required under this policy.