Weapons Policy

In the interest of providing a safe academic and working environment for all, the College prohibits the possession, transport and storage of weapons on College-owned or leased property, including in personal vehicles or at any College-sponsored function. Dangerous weapons include, but are not limited to: handguns and other firearms, explosives, ammunition, fireworks, knives, martial arts equipment, clubs, brass knuckles, bows and arrows or any instrument that emits a projectile by way of compressed air, gas or explosive device or is defined as a weapon by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to individuals even if they have a permit to carry a concealed weapon. This policy does not apply to any law enforcement personnel when performing official duties. Weapon storage is available on campus at the Marietta College Police Department, located at the corner of 7th and Butler Streets next to the Gathering Place.

The College reserves the right to conduct appropriate searches of persons and property when there is sufficient cause to believe that a person is violating this policy.

Violations of this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action in accordance with College disciplinary policies and procedures. Individuals found responsible will be subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion. The College also reserves the right to file appropriate criminal charges against any individual found to have violated this policy.