Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking on Campus

Drug-Free Environment 

The district is committed to providing its employees, students, student workers and volunteers with a drug free workplace and campus environment. It emphasizes prevention and intervention through education. Health services provides confidential individual counseling for students who have questions or concerns about their use of alcohol or use of other substances, referral to community resources such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, and smoking cessation information and referral.

(Source: MCCCD Administrative Procedure 3550)

Prohibition of Drugs and Alcohol

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of alcohol or any controlled substance is prohibited on district property, during district-sponsored field trips, activities or workshops, and in any facility or vehicle operated by the district. Violation of this prohibition will result in appropriate action up to and including termination of employment, expulsion, and referral for prosecution, or, as permitted by law, may require satisfactory participation in an alcohol or drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.

Alcoholic beverages are only permitted on district property or facilities used for district-sponsored events in specific cases, as outlined in MCCCD Administrative Procedure 3560.

As a condition of employment, employees must notify the district within ten (10) calendar days of any conviction for violating a criminal drug statute while in the workplace. The district is required to inform any agencies that require this drug-free policy within ten (10) calendar days after receiving notice of a workplace drug conviction.

Smoking on Campus

MiraCosta College is a tobacco-free institution. Students, staff, and visitors may not smoke or chew tobacco at any college site at any time.