Medical Amnesty

Always call 911 or Public Safety at 617-879-7800 for help if someone:

• Passes out and cannot be awakened

• Vomits while passed out

• Stops breathing

• Has a seizure

• Or any other medical emergency

In situations of medical emergencies caused by alcohol and/or other drug use, the primary concern is the health and safety of the individual(s) involved. No student seeking medical assistance for an alcohol or other drug-related emergency will be subject to College disciplinary action for the violation of possession or con­sumption of alcohol or drugs. This policy shall extend to the referring student/organization who called for medical assistance so long as the referring student/organization remains with the student experiencing the medical emergency until medical assistance arrives.

Students may be hesitant to report sexual violence, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking or retaliation out of concern that they, or witnesses, might be alleged to have violated the University’s alcohol and/or drug policies. While the College does not condone violations of policy, a priority is placed on the need to address sexual violence and misconduct. Accordingly, College officials may elect not to initiate the Community Standards process against a student who, in good faith, reports, witnesses, or possesses personal knowledge of sexual violence, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or retaliation.

Students must meet with an administrator or counseling services upon return from medical treatment or within 24 hours of being evaluated. At the discretion of the College, students receiving medical amnesty from disciplinary action may be required to complete a mandatory alcohol and/or drug evaluation and educational sessions and, where indicated, may be required to seek further treatment. Failure to complete the assigned supportive actions may result in disciplinary action.

In situations where there are repeated uses of the Medical Amnesty provision within the Community Standards, the College reserves the right to take disciplinary action on a case-by-case basis regardless of the manner in which the incident was reported.