UAB encourages a living and learning environment that promotes the health and safety of all members of the UAB community. The University is committed to ensuring that students obtain timely medical assistance for themselves and for their peers. As such, students are encouraged to make responsible decisions and to seek medical attention in serious or life-threatening situations that result from alcohol consumption.

Students may be hesitant to seek assistance in such circumstances, because of fear of potential conduct consequences for themselves or for the person in need of medical attention.

A student who seeks emergency assistance on behalf of themselves, another student, or someone else who appears to be experiencing an alcohol-related emergency will not be subject to conduct action under the Student Conduct Code, except when it has been determined that another violation of University policy has occurred.

While no conduct action will be pursued, the student must agree to complete recommendations made by Community Standards & Student Accountability, including, but not limited to, alcohol education and/or an alcohol assessment. Failure to complete recommendations may result in conduct action.

For additional information, including the Medical Amnesty Policy, visit uab.edu/medicalamnesty.