NCC Logo

Alcohol and Controlled Substances

Policy Statement

NCC strictly prohibits the possession, use, sale, disposal, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia while on NCC’s campus, at an NCC-sponsored event, at an affiliate’s facility, and any other time students are wearing their NCC uniform. Currently enrolled students who violate the Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy will be subject to the disciplinary process outlined in the Conduct Policy.

This policy is designed to reflect industry standards related to professional conduct in the fields associated with NCC programs of study and to ensure NCC’s compliance with the federal requirements outlined in the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 and its Title IV Federal Financial Aid Program Participation Agreement.

Please note, NCC is obligated to prohibit the possession, use, sale, disposal, manufacturing, or distribution of all federally controlled substances to remain in compliance with federal regulations, despite local and state laws that may authorize the use of specific controlled substances (i.e. marijuana). A complete list of controlled substances can be located on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s website.

Enforcement Information

If an NCC employee identifies a student who has an odor, appearance, or demeanor which suggests they may be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance (including marijuana), they are expected to take the following actions:

  • If the student is on campus attending a scheduled class session, the employee should report the student to the associated Program Chair or Lead Instructor so that they may speak to the student regarding the incident. If the Program Chair or Lead Instructor determines that there is a reasonable concern about the student’s ability to safely participate in classroom activities, the student will not be permitted to continue with the class session and additional disciplinary action may be taken.
  • If the student is on campus for an administrative appointment, the employee should report the student to the associated department Director. If the department Director determines that there is reason to believe the student is under the influence of a controlled substance, the student will not be permitted to attend the administrative appointment and additional disciplinary action may be taken.

Abuse Prevention Programs

NCC provides information about alcohol or controlled substances abuse prevention programs to new employees during orientation and new students prior to matriculation.

NCC also publishes detailed information about the following alcohol and controlled substances topics in its Annual Security Report:

  • Standards of conduct related to the use of alcohol and controlled substances;
  • Possible legal sanctions and penalties related to the use of alcohol and controlled substances;
  • Health risks associated with alcohol and controlled substances abuse;
  • Referral information for community programs available to students and employees that can assist in the prevention of alcohol or controlled substances abuse; and,
  • Disciplinary consequences for violations of the standards of conduct.

This information is also available in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program disclosure on the Institutional Disclosures page of NCC’s website.

Student Information & Services
Footer background