If not you, who… will call for help?

If you are worried about a friend who has been drinking, seek assistance! Don’t doubt whether you should call for help because of uncertainty about your friend’s situation or concern about getting yourself in trouble for underage drinking. The University has a new protocol which provides relief from disciplinary action if a student under the influence of alcohol on campus either calls for medical assistance for a friend or for one’s self.

If you have questions about the protocol please contact the Office of Rights and Responsibilities at (301) 314-7598 or Keira Martone, Manager for Resident Student Conduct, kmartone@umd.edu.

The health and safety of University students is of paramount concern. With that priority in mind students are encouraged to take responsible action in any situation where there is doubt about a person’s physical welfare. Students who summon help for themselves or others in a medical emergency will normally be relieved of disciplinary and administrative housing action for possession or use of alcohol and will apply to both the student who summons help and the recipient of assistance. In lieu of disciplinary or administrative charges students will usually be required to complete an evaluation and alcohol intervention program through the University Health Center. Read the full text on Promoting Responsible Action in Medical Emergencies protocol.