Honor Code

Employee HR Manual

Excerpt from Standards of Conduct for Employees:

Regent University employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and Christ-like manner at all times and are expected to live by exemplary standards. Regent University requires that members of the Regent community—including faculty and staff— refrain from the illegal use of drugs and the abuse of addictive substances controlled by law. Regent University also forbids the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and cannabis oil products on campus and prohibits the abuse of these substances. The Apostle Paul exhorted the body of Christ that, if they truly loved their fellow man, they would set aside their personal freedom by refraining from behavior that might be a stumbling block to their weaker brother. Regent University encourages members of the Regent community to exercise their personal responsibility and, guided by Paul’s admonition, appropriately set aside their personal freedom and refrain from the use of alcohol and tobacco. 

Student Handbook

Excerpt from 5.2 University Policies Regarding Student Conduct:

5.2.2. Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco and other Smoking or Smokeless Products
5.2.2.1. The Bible calls us to a sober mind and sound judgment. The University requires that members of the Regent community—faculty, staff and students—refrain from the illegal use of drugs and the abuse of addictive substances controlled by law. Consistent with this policy, the use, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia is prohibited. The University has zero tolerance for the illegal use of drugs and the abuse of addictive substances controlled by law. Students with a valid prescription for controlled medications are permitted to possess and use those medications on campus. The misuse, sale, or distribution of prescription medications is prohibited. The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program information is listed in Appendix E. It includes information regarding drug and alcohol use, misuse, and abuse, to include counseling and treatment options, university sanctions, legal consequences, and health risks.

5.2.2.2. In keeping with a call to a sober mind and sound judgment, Regent also forbids the use, consumption, possession, cultivation, distribution, promotion, or sale of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances on University premises, including University housing, at any official function, any event supported by Regent University funds or any event identified with or directly linked to the University. Non-tobacco and nicotine alternative smoking products, such as nicotine vapor products, are also prohibited. This policy also applies to campus visitors and guests of students. The Apostle Paul exhorts the body of Christ that, if they truly loved their fellow man, they would set aside personal freedom by refraining from behavior that might be a stumbling block to weaker brethren. Regent University encourages members of the Regent community to exercise personal responsibility and, guided by Paul’s admonition, appropriately set aside personal freedom and refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana.

5.2.2.3. Any use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or controlled substances that results in a criminal violation, e.g., drunken driving, public nuisance, disorderly conduct, possession use of these substances by a minor, etc., is considered a substance abuse violation and will be dealt with through the disciplinary process, whether or not the student is charged with or convicted of a crime. Depending on context, a violation of this policy can also be a violation of the Hazing policy (see section 5.2.9.).

5.2.2.4. Any incident that occurs as a result of the use of alcohol, marijuana, or other controlled substances that, in the judgment of the University administration, reflects negatively on the image of the University or disrupts the campus’ learning or living environment, will be considered a violation of the Standard of Personal Conduct and shall be dealt with accordingly. In some instances, violations could result in removal from student housing or suspension or dismissal from the University.