In line with UK Law, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ University London does not tolerate drug abuse.
The school enforces drug and alcohol and smoking policies consistent with UK law and will notify any infringement to the appropriate national and local law enforcement agencies.
Please note that the UK police have powers to arrest and test anyone they have reason to believe may be under the influence of drugs. Similarly, breath testing for alcohol is mandatory for everyone involved in a road traffic accident.
The promotes and offers information, advice and help specifically for students.
The UK legal sanctions for possession and supply of non-prescription, sometimes called recreational drugs, can be found at
To ensure that our environment is safe for all students and staff, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has a zero tolerance policy towards drug dealing by students both on and off campus. If you are found to have been dealing drugs, or intending to deal drugs, you will face serious disciplinary action. This will almost certainly result in you being expelled from the University, with the possibility that you would not retain any credits already achieved in your academic studies or any award (whether intermediate or final, see Senate Regulations). These penalties may be applied even if it is your first offence, and even if you have been found not guilty in a Court of Law.
The school is aware of the detriment to an individual’s health, finances and future which is caused by drug and alcohol and tobacco misuse and dependency. The school’s own health service works as part of the National Health Service to support and encourage addicts to recover.
The University encourages students to learn about various drugs and their effects at:
There are also support services available to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students:
Counselling
Please note that your US Direct Loans eligibility can be lost if you are convicted of a drug related crime.
To learn more about possible loss of loan eligibility and rehabilitation, see the .
Alcohol
The sale and consumption of alcohol, on or off campus, is governed by UK law. For further information visit .
The UK offers practical guidance on safe and unhealthy drinking.
If you are a Campus Resident please see Drug and Alcohol Regulations.