The 1998 Higher Education Amendment to FERPA (Family Education Right to Privacy Act) permits colleges and universities to notify parents of dependent students under the age of 21 when those students are found responsible for alcohol and other drug related offenses. Western Connecticut State University endorses this policy while encouraging students to take responsibility for their actions. This policy is enforced for all second time alcohol/drug policy violations as well as all first time violations resulting in a medical transport to the hospital.

Policy on Parental Notification

For Support Groups, please go to the CHOICES web page.

Support Groups currently offered include:

• Girl Talk – support group for women organized by the Women’s Center
• The Locker Room – free and confidential group for men only
• Women’s Recovery Group – group for women in recovery from addictive or self-destructive behaviors
• Alcoholics Anonymous –  international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem