Ringling College considers the abuse of drugs or alcohol by its faculty, staff and students to be unsafe and counterproductive to the educational process and the work environment. It is Ringling College’s policy that the illegal possession, use, consumption, sale, purchase or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs or illegally possessed drugs by any employee, while in the workplace, on campus or in the conduct of Ringling College related work off campus, is strictly prohibited.
For purposes of this policy, the campus is defined as any area used for work, educational, recreational, residence hall or parking purposes, including surrounding sidewalks and exterior areas.
Ringling College of Art and Design permits persons of legal drinking age or older to possess and consume alcoholic beverages within the confines of private units within their residence, and are subject to all Federal, State and Local laws, and the guidelines which have been established by the College.
Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed to be in a campus housing unit where alcohol is permitted, regardless of whether they are consuming alcoholic beverages or not.
This policy is not designed to interfere with the appropriate use of prescription drugs. Employees should notify their supervisors if the proper use of prescribed medication will affect work or academic performance. Abuse of prescription drugs will be treated as a violation of this policy.
The complete policy is posted to the Ringling website https://www.ringling.edu/policies-and-procedures/