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Penn State Safe & Aware

Drug and Alcohol Laws in Pennsylvania

The following drug and alcohol-related laws apply in Pennsylvania. The laws apply to anyone who violates them - including students from other countries. Laws may vary in other states.

International students: In additional to being held responsible for Pennsylvania laws and the Penn State Code of Conduct, receiving any type of alcohol-related violation may affect your standing and stay in the U.S. and should, therefore, be avoided.

See Global Programs' Maintenance of Status page for more information.