What the State Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Means for Minneapolis College

The use of recreational or medical marijuana in any form, including edibles and extracts, remains prohibited by Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus and Worksite Policy 4.06.

For Minneapolis College, receipt of federal funds in the form of student loans, aid, and grants requires compliance with federal drug laws, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Marijuana is a Schedule I substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Therefore, Minneapolis College policies prohibit anyone from using, possessing, or distributing marijuana on Minneapolis College property or at Minneapolis College events, including off-campus events and related travel. 

Yes. Minneapolis College policies and federal law prohibit anyone from using, possessing, or distributing marijuana on Minneapolis College property or at Minneapolis College events, including off-campus travel and events. As a recipient of federal funding, Minneapolis College is required to take measures to prevent the illicit use of drugs and abuse of alcohol on campus. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors must abide by Minneapolis College Drug-Free Workplace Policy 4.06.

Yes. Like alcohol, tobacco, and other controlled substances that may be permissible under state law, but are restricted by Minneapolis College policy, Minneapolis College will not permit the use of marijuana on College property or at College-sponsored events. As a higher education institution, property owner, and recipient of federal funds, Minneapolis College has a legal obligation to prohibit marijuana on campus and at events. Students, faculty, and staff who violate policies are subject to disciplinary action.

No. Minneapolis College does not allow faculty, staff, students, or visitors to possess marijuana on campus under any circumstances, regardless of medical status.