Volunteer Service Day is a regular part of freshman orientation. This year SOS is focusing on the development of a service-learning program to assist faculty in integrating service into the curriculum. Advocates a drug-free lifestyle Marymount University's alcohol and drug policy prohibits the use of illegal drugs and stresses responsible use of alcohol for those students of legal age. Additionally, school policy limits the consumption of alcohol to designated areas on campus. Consistent enforcement and the imposition of sanctions for violations emphasize our commitment to prevent substance abuse.
Educational efforts begin during freshman orientation and continue throughout the year.
Training sessions for resident assistants, student leaders, and student athletes encourage them to be positive role models on these issues. Individual counseling and referral to qualified professionals are available to students who show evidence of problems with substance abuse. In response to the documented national increase in drug use by young people, additional drug education programs are being developed. Marymount assesses its character-building programs through surveys, statistics, focus groups, and individual discussion. The annual Student Opinion Survey shows satisfaction with efforts to promote spiritual growth, and high ratings regarding the sense of community in the residence halls.