Notification of Parent, Guardian, or Emergency Contact for Alcohol and Controlled Substance Violations Policy Announced
Published July 7, 2026
The Notification of Parent, Guardian, or Emergency Contact for Alcohol and Controlled Substance Violations Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library.
Overview
The University at Buffalo is committed to protecting student health and safety while respecting student privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and New York State Education Law §6438-d (Beau’s Law).
When a student under the age of 21 is involved in certain alcohol- or controlled substance-related violations or incidents, the university may notify a student’s parent(s), guardian(s), or emergency contact(s). Notification decisions are made by authorized university offices and are guided by considerations of student health, safety, and welfare, as well as compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
Applicability
This policy applies to all enrolled students who are:
- Under the age of 21; and
- Involved in alcohol or controlled substance-related incidents which occur on or off campus and are addressed through university processes.
Guidance
| Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Dean of Students Office | 716-645-2982 | Email the Dean of Students Office |
| Student Conduct | 716-645-6154 | Email Student Conduct |
| University Police | 716-645-2222 | buffalo.edu/police.html |
