Medical Amnesty Policy

Wheaton College is a drug- and alcohol-free community that expects each student to uphold the boundaries identified in the Community Covenant and the Student Handbook while enrolled. The College is also committed to the health, well-being, and safety of every student.

The Medical Amnesty Policy applies to students who require immediate professional medical attention due to consumption of alcohol and/or drugs. The fear of disciplinary action should not hinder the appropriate medical response to address incapacitation from alcohol and/or drug use. Students in danger or who are concerned for a peer’s well-being should call (911) or Public Safety at 630-752-5911 for immediate assistance.

A student who seeks professional emergency assistance for him/herself, or for another student experiencing an alcohol and/or other drug related emergency, will not be subject to disciplinary action under Wheaton’s Student Conduct Policy.

The student who is experiencing the medical emergency or the individual who reported the concern should expect to have a follow up conversation with a staff person in student development to discuss the incident as well as the support and care that need to be established. Under the Medical Amnesty Policy, the College will refer students to the appropriate follow up post-emergency care resources.