Utah Valley University is a drug-free campus. Utah Valley University has developed an alcohol & tobacco & other drug policy not only in response to the federal drug-free legislation, but also to encourage and sustain an academic environment that promotes the health, safety, and welfare of all members of its community.
In keeping with these objectives, alcoholic beverages, unlawful drugs, and other illegal substances shall not be consumed, used, carried, sold, or unlawfully manufactured on any property or in any building owned, leased, or rented by UVU, or at any activity sponsored by UVU (UVU Policy 157, & 324). Unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on UVU property or as part of UVU activities is strictly prohibited.
Policy 157 - Alcoholic Beverages, Unlawful Drugs, and Other Illegal Substances
UVU is an institution committed to providing professional help for individuals who may have a drug and /or alcohol problems on campus. If you are aware of a UVU student, staff, or faculty who have substance abuse problems you can contact your instructor or Wellness Programs at 801-863-8127 for assistance.
View a list of EffectsAny faculty, staff member, or student who violates the standards of conduct, or who does not cooperate with the college in its attempts to maintain a drug-free environment, will face disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, dismissal, termination of employement and referral for prosecution. Disciplinary action may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.
Policy 157 - Alcoholic Beverages, Unlawful Drugs, and Other Illegal Substances
Policy 324 - Drug-free Workplace
Policy 371 - Corrective Actions and Termination for Staff Employees
Policy 541 - Student Code of Conduct
(Drug & Alcohol Prevention Review)
Utah Valley University Wellness Programs is the office responsible for drug, alcohol, and substance abuse prevention efforts on campus. UVU Wellness Programs is under Campus Recreation & Wellness which is part of Student Life.
View the ReportWellness Programs has partnered with the American Lung Association and the Utah State Health Department to offer UVU students a variety of smoking cessation resources!
Smoking Cessation Program
UVU has a Safe Harbor program that affords students protection from penalty if a student in good faith, self-reports their own addiction or substance misuse to the appropriate university officials before the threat of drug testing and/or discipline. Students seeking safe harbor should contact the office of Student Rights and Accountability. More information about Safe Harbeor can be found in UVU Policy 541 Student Code of Conduct
