Drinking or drug use accompanies by excessive noise, vandalism or other inappropriate behavior will be judged by the appropriate disciplinary board for students or dealt with under the applicable disciplinary policy for University personnel. Use of illicit drugs and abuse of prescription drugs poses a serious threat to mental and physical health. Purchase or passage of illegal drugs or any use of the mail with respect to illegal drugs may warrant dismissal. Marymount also participates in National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. The Student Health Center, Center for Counseling and Career Services, and Residence Life staffs provide referral information and assistance to students, faculty or staff.
Consultants are confidential.
Employees may seek confidential assistance through the Employee Assistance Program. Laws Regarding Drinking - Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia require persons to be 21 years old to possess, consume or purchase alcoholic beverages. Ordinances of Arlington County forbid drinking in public. It is unlawful to have in possession or consume in public beer, wine or alcohol in or on county property. It is also unlawful to be drunk or use profane language any place in the County.