Contraband Items Policy

Any items declared contraband by the State of Illinois or by the United States Government that are discovered on campus, shall be seized by Wheaton College Public Safety or other College employees. Wheaton defines contraband as items prohibited by criminal law and College rules and policies. Examples include but are not limited to drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol and alcohol containers, fireworks, burglary tools, and illegal weapons.

Depending on the nature of the situation, the Wheaton Police Department may be contacted. 

Anything in plain view on or off campus that is contrary to the College’s policies that is observed or discovered by a College employee should be communicated to the Dean of Residence Life. If a College employee observes or discovers a Wheaton College student in possession of any item that is not illegal contraband but is contrary to College policies (such as alcohol, marijuana paraphernalia, tobacco, and/or a vaping device), the item may be seized and notice given to the Dean of Residence Life.

At the end of the fall semester, the Residence Life staff will check refrigerators to make sure they are properly emptied and cleaned before Christmas break; anything discovered that is contrary to the College’s policies will be communicated to the Dean of Residence Life. Alleged violations of the Contraband Items Policy will be addressed through the Student Conduct Policy. The College reserves the right to dispose of any seized contraband or items that are contrary to community standards.