Cannabis is also referred to as marijuana or weed. Recreational and medicinal cannabis is not permitted on Pomona College campus.
Calling for help
If too much cannabis is consumed, a person may experience anxiety, paranoia, confusion, convulsions, chest pain, and temporary psychosis.
On campus call: (909) 607-2000 or (909) 607-7233 (SAFE) Campus Safety
Pomona College Drug Policy
It is a violation of the Pomona College Drug Policy for students to:
- Possess, manufacture, sell, provide, distribute or use, or participate in the use of illegal drugs. Prohibited drugs include all illegal drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD and other hallucinogens, designer drugs and prescription drugs (not including personally prescribed drugs) or other illegal drugs.
- Have drug paraphernalia in their residence hall rooms, on their person, or in any area under their immediate control.
- Violate state, federal or local laws concerning drug use, distribution, sale or manufacture.
- Pomona complies with Federal law regarding the use and possession of cannabis; therefore, cannabis use on campus is prohibited even if the student has documentation of medically prescribed cannabis.
Looking for information on other drugs?
Check out the National Institute on Drug Abuse for up-to-date information.