Medical Marijuana and Legalization of Cannabis
In order to comply with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the University prohibits the use, manufacture, distribution, and possession of all marijuana, including medical marijuana, on campus, in housing and at any National Louis University sponsored event or activity off campus. Although Illinois state law permits the use of medical marijuana by persons possessing lawfully issued medical marijuana cards and recreational use is permitted in Illinois, federal law prohibits such use. Therefore, as an institution that receives federal funds, the University must comply with federal law and is subject to
- The federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments, which mandate that University communities be free of controlled substances (including marijuana). Thus, the use, possession, manufacture, distribution or being under the influence of any marijuana on University property or at University-related activities is prohibited and violates this policy.