A class for students with DWI and underage drinkers.

Boynton Health Service, at the University of Minnesota, provides a class for college students who have received a DWI or an underage drinking ticket.

What will happen during the class?

During the class, participants will be tested on their knowledge of alcohol, how it affects the body, laws related to driving while intoxicated, and other related subjects. Throughout the class participants will discuss a variety of issues, including:

• How Alcohol Affects the Body  

• The Effect of Alcohol on Driving Performance  

• Levels of Alcohol Consumption

• Consequences of Alcohol Misuse and Abuse

• Strategies to Make Healthier Decisions

• What Factors Into A Person's Decision to Drink

• Self Assessment

The class is designed so the participants can share their opinions, experiences, and knowledge with each other in a non-threatening environment.

The class size ranges from 4 to 10 participants and consists of University of Minnesota students or students from other colleges or universities.

• $65.00 for University of Minnesota students who pay the Student Services Fee.
   

• $95.00 for University of Minnesota students who do not pay the Student Services Fee and students currently enrolled at other area colleges and universities (proof of enrollment will be required);

• Students who take the class during Summer Session must pay the Student Services Fee during Summer Session in order to be charged the $65.00 rate (students who enroll in the June class will be assessed the fee paying student rate based on their status during spring quarter)

Payment must be made prior to attending the class. The facilitator will ask to see your payment receipt.

Who will find out about my attendance?

At the beginning of the class you will be asked to complete a form on which you will provide the name(s) and address(es) of the individual(s) (usually a probation officer) who need to be notified about your participation in the class. Only the people whom you identify will be notified. Otherwise, your participation in the class is considered completely confidential.

Where is the class offered?

The class is offered at Boynton Health Service. Boynton is located on the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota. Boynton’s address is 410 Church Street SE.

How do I sign up?

For more information about DWI/Alcohol Awareness Class, please call Carol Uchal at (612) 625-6410. In order to sign up for the next class please call the general appointments line at (612) 625-3222.