Statement on Illicit Drugs

The illegal manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance on campus is prohibited.

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act went into effect on May 17, 2016. However, marijuana in any form remains a prohibited controlled substance under federal law, and therefore the possession, cultivation, and use by individuals remain illegal under federal law. The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act conflicts with federal criminal laws governing controlled substances, as well as federal laws requiring institutions receiving federal funds, by grant or contract, to maintain drug-free campuses and workplaces. As a recipient of federal funds, Penn College funding would be in jeopardy if those federal laws did not take precedence over state law. Therefore, the use and/or possession by individuals of marijuana in any form and for any purpose continues to violate applicable College policies, and anyone who violates such policies will be subject to disciplinary sanctions.

See also the Student Notice Related to the Drug-Free Schools & Communities Act.