Within the limits of its available resources, Gallaudet University attempts to inform students and employees of the acute and chronic risks associated with the abuse of alcohol and to aid those with alcohol problems. Various support services, including employee assistance programs and counseling for students, are available for individuals who are experiencing difficulty with alcoholic beverages. Students and employees are warned that illegal possession, use, sale, or distribution of alcohol is punishable by law. Further, the penalties for illicit alcohol possession, use, or distribution on campus are also severe. Students who are found guilty are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension and the loss of student status at the University.
Employees are also subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.