Psychological Emergencies

A student who experiences a psychological emergency, including attempts  of self-harm, may be required to leave campus and will be required to have a psychological assessment by a licensed clinical provider and present the findings of that assessment to the University prior to consideration for return to the residence halls/campus housing, classes, or participation in any student activity or event . The parent/guardian may be notified and may be required to assist the students, including coming to campus.

In the event of an extreme emergency such as self-harming behaviors, or any extreme situation where the student's judgment is significantly impaired, the University will  coordinate with the family to move the student to the local hospital for safety until parents/guardians or a responsible adult (non-student) can arrive. The on-call counseling staff and the student life emergency response staff members will assist with facilitating the referral. In extreme emergencies where the safety of the student or the community may be compromised, involuntary transport and/or commitment proceedings may be initiated through the local authorities. The student or their family member (if a dependent) will be responsible for all off-campus costs including transportation to the hospital, assessment and evaluation and any hospitalization costs or outpatient treatment.

The Associate Vice President of Student Life, will, in consultation with the director of counseling services (or designee) and the Director of Health Promotion and Student Concerns Outreach, will review the assessment report and make a determination about the return to campus housing, classes or another University-related activities. The student's parent(s) or guardian may be notified for consultation.

If the psychological emergency involves a community disturbance, disrupts the orderly functioning of the university or a residence community, requires more supervision than the university can reasonably provide, or jeopardizes in any way the safety of the student or others, the student may be required to remain off campus until a licensed health care provider has  documented safety. The student will be required, at their own expense, to be assessed by an off campus, licensed health care provider. Any situation involving a psychological emergency which may violate the Code of Conduct is subject to review for adjudication of honor code charges by the Office of Student Conduct.