Illinois State University
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SANCTIONS
FOR ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG OFFENSES
These are recommended minimum sanctions for alcohol and other drug offenses for students at Illinois State University.
Sanctions may be increased based on the nature of the behavior and/or the previous disciplinary history of the student,
but may not be reduced unless the case manager or hearing body finds adequate mitigating factors present. The
University encourages students to make healthy and responsible choices, as well as to adhere to the Code of Student
Conduct, federal, state, and local laws. Be advised that the University asserts jurisdiction for all off-campus cases
involving the possession, use, manufacture and/or distribution of alcohol and other drugs.
OFFENSE
Any Level –
Only for students with no
previous AOD violations
VIOLATION
 Being in presence of alcohol with no
possession/use
 Paraphernalia possession (with no
evidence of use)
SANCTIONS
Censure (Reprimand)
Bystander Intervention Program (fee)
1st Offense

Possession/consumption of alcohol

Possession/use of marijuana (<15g)


Possession/use of marijuana (>15g)
and/or other illicit drugs or illicit use
of prescription drugs
Distribution/sale of alcohol

Distribution/sale of marijuana (<15g)

Distribution/sale of marijuana (>15g)
and/or distribution/sale of other illicit
or prescription drugs
Censure (Reprimand)
$125 fine
E-CHUG and Alcohol Class (fee)
Censure (Reprimand)
$150 fine
Marijuana 101 Program and/or BASICS-D (at
discretion of case manager)
Disciplinary Probation (2 semester minimum)
$200 fine
BASICS-D
Disciplinary Probation (1 semester minimum)
$250 fine
Social Host Liability Workshop (fee)
Disciplinary Probation (2 semester minimum)
$300 fine
BASICS-D
Disciplinary Suspension (2 semester
minimum)
$400 fine (automatically billed to account)
Completion of off- counseling and/or
treatment as condition for return
Drug testing and other conditions upon return

Possession/consumption of alcohol

Possession/use of marijuana (<15g)

Possession/use of marijuana (>15g)
and/or other illicit drugs illicit use of
prescription drugs
2nd Offense
Censure (Reprimand)
$200 fine
BASICS (two sessions)
Disciplinary Probation (two semester
minimum)
$250 fine
BASICS-D and E-TOKE
Disciplinary Suspension (two semester
minimum)
$300 fine (automatically billed to account)
Completion of off- counseling and/or
3rd Offense
4th Offense

Distribution/sale of alcohol

Distribution/sale of marijuana (<15g)

Distribution/sale of marijuana (>15g)
and/or distribution/sale of other illicit
or prescription drugs

Possession/consumption of alcohol

Possession/use of marijuana (<15g)


Possession/use of marijuana (>15g)
and/or other illicit drugs illicit use of
prescription drugs
Distribution/sale of alcohol

Distribution/sale of marijuana (<15g)

Possession/consumption of alcohol

Possession/use of marijuana (<15g)

Distribution/sale of alcohol
treatment as condition for return
Drug testing and other conditions upon return
Disciplinary Probation (two semester
minimum)
$300 fine
Bystander Intervention Program (fee)
Recommended next sanction of Disciplinary
Suspension
Disciplinary Suspension (two semester
minimum)
$400 fine (automatically billed to account)
Completion of off- counseling and/or
treatment as condition for return
Drug testing and other conditions upon return
Disciplinary Dismissal (permanent expulsion)
$400 fine (automatically billed to account)
Disciplinary Probation (two semester
minimum)
$250 fine
Comprehensive Substance Assessment with
possible off-campus treatment
Disciplinary Suspension (two semester
minimum)
$300 fine (automatically billed to account)
Completion of off- counseling and/or
treatment as condition for return
Drug testing and other conditions upon return
Disciplinary Dismissal (permanent expulsion)
$400 fine (automatically billed to account)
Disciplinary Suspension (two semester
minimum)
$300 fine (automatically billed to account)
Completion of off- counseling and/or
treatment as condition for return
Disciplinary Dismissal (permanent expulsion)
$400 fine (automatically billed to account)
Disciplinary Suspension (two semester
minimum)
$300 fine (automatically billed to account)
Completion of off- counseling and/or
treatment as condition for return
Disciplinary Dismissal (permanent expulsion)
$400 fine (automatically billed to account)
Disciplinary Dismissal (permanent expulsion)
$400 fine (automatically billed to account)
Addendum #1: Sanctioning is a cumulative process. Students with multiple violations across categories will generally be
subject to greater levels of sanctioning. All sanctions will include the assignment of an inactive sanction (Censure,
Disciplinary Probation, Disciplinary Suspension, and Disciplinary Dismissal) as well as the assignment of one or more
active (educational) sanctions.
Addendum #2: Many sanctions will require the completion of a written reflection assignment, even when not explicitly
stated in the above chart.
Addendum #3: Violations of multiple categories in any single disciplinary incident may result in maximum sanctions.
Addendum #4: Any student accruing two or more semesters of Disciplinary Probation or Higher (Deferred Suspension,
Disciplinary Suspension, Disciplinary Dismissal) will invoke a Parental Notification sanction if the student is under 21
years of age and financially dependent.
Addendum #5: Any student accruing four or more violations during their academic career shall have fines imposed in
the amount of $100.00 per incident resulting in violations.
Addendum #6: In cases where a student has paid a fine to the court (not court fees) for an ordinance violation involving
alcohol, CR&R disciplinary fines will be waived if it is the student’s first AOD offense at Illinois State University.
Addendum #7: Reflection papers and other written components may be required with any of the sanctions noted on
this chart.
Questions? Contact Community Rights and Responsibilities and speak with a case manager
(309) 438-8621
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