Amnesty Policy

Georgia Southern University recognizes that individuals may be hesitant to seek help or report instances of sexual misconduct if they have been drinking and/or using drugs (whether voluntary or involuntary). The safety and well-being of our community is important to us. Therefore, Georgia Southern University has implemented the Board of Regents Amnesty Policy.

Individuals should be encouraged to come forward and to report Sexual Misconduct notwithstanding their choice to consume alcohol or to use drugs. Information reported by a student during an investigation concerning the consumption of drugs or alcohol will not be used against the particular student in a disciplinary proceeding or voluntarily reported to law enforcement; however, students may be provided with resources on drug and alcohol counseling and/or education, as appropriate. Nevertheless, these students may be required to meet with staff members in regards to the incident and may be required to participate in appropriate educational program(s). The required participation in an educational program under this amnesty procedure will not be considered a sanction.

Last updated: 1/6/2022