Campus Public Safety
Drug, Alcohol, and Weapons Policies
Administrative rules (OAR 580-22-045) of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, authorize the University to sanction and prosecute persons who use, possess, or distribute illegal drugs on campus. OAR 573-075-0040 also authorizes the University to sanction persons who engage in certain proscribed conduct, such as possession, consumption, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages on University-owned or controlled property, or at University-sponsored or supervised functions. There will be no alcoholic beverages served on campus unless specifically authorized by the president. Students desiring psychological counseling for chemical dependency may contact the SOU Personal Counseling Office. Employees may take advantage of services provided by the SOU Employee Assistance Program.
All weapons, including firearms (as defined by Oregon Revised Statutes: ORS 166.210), air guns, swords or knifes (over 3 inches in length), arrows, slings and spears, slugging devices, ammunition and explosives are prohibited on campus. Only duly appointed federal, state, or city law enforcement officers who are required to carry weapons within the scope of their appointed duties are permitted to carry firearms into buildings or onto campus grounds. Students living in residence halls who wish to pursue hunting or shooting sports must store legitimately owned guns or other sporting equipment at the Campus Public Safety Office. Any person who violates federal, state, or local laws on controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, or weapons is subject to criminal prosecution.
