Policies and Procedures

Students and their guests are not permitted to consume, manufacturer, use, possess, sell or distribute alcohol in or on the premises of University-owned or -operated residential or dining locations (including common areas), regardless of their age. Public intoxication, disorderly conduct or vandalism due to alcohol use is not permitted on University-owned or -operated property.

Possession of alcohol paraphernalia (items used for the storage or consumption of alcoholic substances), including decorated or decorative alcohol containers of any kind (except those specifically listed below), is prohibited in the residence halls. Examples include, but are not limited to, wine bottles, beer-pong tables and beer bongs.

Shot glasses, champagne flutes and flasks may be used for decorative purposes only; however, they will be confiscated, regardless of these items’ original purposes, if used for the storage or consumption of alcohol.

Residence hall staff will confiscate and dispose of any alcohol and/or alcohol paraphernalia found in the possession of residents or their guests.

If you are present in a room where one of these policies is being violated, you will be subject to conduct action, regardless of your participation. Residents found responsible for violating the alcohol policy and sanctioned to attend alcohol education experiences will be responsible for the associated costs.

The consumption, manufacture, use, possession, sale or distribution of any controlled substance in or on the premises of any Housing-owned or -operated facility or dining location is prohibited without proper prescription, required license or as expressly permitted by law or University regulations.

Following the passage of a constitutional amendment, the use of recreational marijuana for those 21 and older became legal under certain conditions in the state of Missouri in 2022. However, possession and use of marijuana remains subject to many limitations under both the constitutional amendment and under federal law. The University of Missouri System continues to be bound by the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires the UM System to have policies in place that discipline employees and students for possessing or using illegal drugs on university property, university-leased property or as part of university-sponsored or university-supervised activities.

Because the federal government continues to classify marijuana as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, it remains illegal for any employee, student or visitor to possess, use, distribute, dispense, sell or manufacture marijuana on any university-owned or -controlled property. This includes our four university campuses, extension offices and research farms.

The prohibition applies to both recreational and medical use. So, even though you might have a medical marijuana identification card, you may not use or possess marijuana on university property or university-leased property or as part of any university-sponsored or university-supervised activity.

Students and employees should also be aware that Amendment 3 does not legalize public consumption of marijuana; consumption of marijuana in public areas adjacent to a campus will not be permitted. In addition, operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana remains unlawful, and students and employees who operate a vehicle under the influence of marijuana on streets or roadways abutting campus may also be subject to discipline in accordance with university policy.

Currently, UM System policy HR-508 (Drug/Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace) states that violation of the policy could result in discipline up to and including termination from the university. UM System Collected Rules and Regulations policy 200.010 (Standard of Conduct) states students could face disciplinary hearings and face discipline up to and including expulsion.

Visitors to any UM System campus are also subject to this restriction. This includes visitors to athletic events, concerts and any other event or meeting held on campus.

As a recipient of federal funding, the University is subject to compliance with federal laws, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. The consumption, manufacture, use, possession, sale or distribution of any controlled substance, including marijuana, in or on the premises of any Housing-owned or -operated facility or dining location is prohibited. Possession of drug paraphernalia is not permitted.

A staff member’s confirmation of the aroma of marijuana will be considered evidence in conduct cases involving the alleged violation of this policy.

Smoking is not permitted on any University-owned or -operated property. Use of products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes/vape pens, hookahs, lighters, pipes and water pipes are prohibited.

Safe storage of such products is permitted, provided the product is not used on University-owned or -operated property.

In recognition of the health and safety benefits of tobacco-free air and the responsibility to provide and maintain an optimally healthy and safe working and living environment for faculty, students, staff and visitors, the University of Missouri is smoke- and tobacco-free.

For more information on MU’s tobacco policy, assistance with education and for resources, visit tobaccofree.missouri.edu.

U Centre – Residents are not permitted to use or store smoking devices, including hookahs, shishas, e-cigarettes and all other smoking and/or vaping devices in the apartment or apartment community. Smoking is prohibited in the clubhouse, office area, stairwells, hallways, lobbies, amenities and other common areas.