Medical Amnesty Policy

Student health and safety are our top priority here at Soka University of America. So much so that this policy was created in an effort to keep students from compromising their own or another student’s well-being due to the fear or dislike of potentially being subjected to the disciplinary action by the University. Therefore, in cases of an alcohol/drug-related emergency (intoxication, alcohol poisoning and/or drug overdose), SUA encourages student(s) to act on this policy whether on or off campus in order to ensure medical assistance for themselves and/or for another student who they observe to be or feel is dangerously intoxicated/under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance. Therefore, if a student(s) meets all the required criteria on behalf of another student or for themselves, that student(s) will not be subject to disciplinary action for the violation of the Campus Alcohol, Marijuana, and Illegal Drugs Policy:

• Call university staff or local EMS/authorities for medical attention on behalf of another student or for themselves. Calling for medical attention may include a range of efforts such as a voluntary examination by University Residential Life staff, contacting local EMS/authority, seeking transportation to or visiting a hospital for more intensive care. It also includes asking for the assistance of Student Health Services.
• Medical intervention must be sought at the time of the observed conditions that give rise to a reasonable suspicion of alcohol/drug abuse.
• Remain with the person experiencing the emergency until medical assistance arrives.
• Meet with the Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Resolution within 5 business days of the incident in order to request Amnesty.