DIS aims to provide an environment that facilitates the achievement of educational goals and supports student development and autonomy. However, autonomy and freedom of choice exist with the expectation that you respect the intellectual, physical, and emotional health of yourself and others. You may consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner in housing if in accordance with specific housing rules. Extreme or repeated intoxication at any time is prohibited.
If you choose to consume alcohol, do so with the knowledge that you are always responsible for your actions. Alcohol misuse is prohibited and does not constitute an excuse for irresponsible behavior or misconduct.
Disorderly conduct, property destruction, intimidation, or other infringements on the rights of others as a result of alcohol are prohibited. Past students have been dismissed from DIS for serious alcohol-related infringements. Be aware that you are in an urban setting in Stockholm, Copenhagen and when traveling on breaks in cities throughout Europe. If you choose to take part in nightlife and consume alcohol:. Students will not possess, use, purchase, or distribute any drugs considered to be illicit, illegal, or controlled substances in Denmark, Sweden, and any country they visit while enrolled with DIS.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis marijuana , heroin, cocaine, LSD, ecstasy, and other forms of non-prescribed mind-altering substances, constitutes a violation of the DIS Code of Student Responsibility and Danish and Swedish Law and will be treated as a serious criminal offense. Danish and Swedish Police have the right to arrest you if you are caught buying, using, or selling drugs, and you may be expelled from the country.
If you break local laws in Denmark, Sweden or any other country, having a foreign passport will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution.
