Required Safety Program: AlcoholEdu and SAP-U
At University of Idaho, we all play a role in creating a safer and healthier campus community and supporting our Vandal family. The first semester on any college campus presents risks for new students when it comes to substance abuse and sexual assault. Knowing how to navigate challenging situations is key to student success and safety. Therefore, we believe it is necessary for students to complete these important online required safety programs.
For Fall 2024, all first-year, undergraduate U of I students under the age of 24 are required to complete these safety programs before Sept. 6.
For Spring 2025, all first-year, undergraduate U of I students under the age of 24 are required to complete these safety programs before Jan. 31, 2025
About the Program
The required safety program is comprised of two separate online courses: AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (SAP-U). To meet the requirement, you must complete both courses by the due date.
For students starting Fall 2024:
- The assignment will be available in early August.
- If you don't meet the Sept. 6 completion deadline you will receive a registration hold on your student account. This will prevent you from registering for Spring 2025 and future semesters.
For students starting Spring 2025:
- The assignment will be available in early January.
- If you don't meet the Jan. 31, 2025 completion deadline you will receive a registration hold on your student account. This will prevent you from registering for Summer and Fall 2025.
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 208-885-6757 or rsp@uidaho.edu.
FAQ
The required safety programs, AlcholEdu and SAP-U, are interactive and engaging courses covering relevant safety-related topics for college students.
Courses include:
- AlcoholEdu
- This course uses science-based research and evidence-based interactive strategies, including personalized feedback, to educate students about alcohol safety and its effects.
- SAP- U (Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates)
- This course provides important prevention skills and strategies around issues associated with sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking.
The covered topics combine to take an advanced harm-reduction approach that resonates with students and empowers them to make healthy choices.
You will receive an email in your VandalMail account detailing how to access the Required Safety Programs: AlcoholEdu and SAP-U.
Completion of both self-paced modules, AlcoholEdu and SAP-U, takes approximately 3-4 hours and the courses do not need to be completed in one sitting. However, it is recommended to finish a section before exiting in order to save any completed work.
For students starting in Fall 2024, the Required Safety Programs: AlcoholEdu and SAP-U are due by Sept. 6.
For students starting in Spring 2025, the Required Safety Programs: AlcoholEdu and SAP-U are due by Jan. 31, 2025.
Students who don't meet the deadline for completing the required safety programs will receive a "New Student Online Education" enrollment hold.
Dean of Students staff will manually lift registration holds for Fall 2024 assignments every Monday by 10 a.m. PT until October 31. Holds will begin being lifted every weekday morning by 10 a.m. PT beginning on November 4, and through the end of the semester. It is recommended students complete the required safety programs, AlcoholEdu and SAP-U, in a timely manner in order to not delay registration for the next semester.
Yes, and approximately 20% of U of I students choose not to drink, so you are not alone in your choice. Whether you choose to drink or not, you will likely encounter alcohol at some point during your time at University of Idaho in some way or another. It is important that all students understand the impact of alcohol on individuals as well as our Vandal family in order to foster a safe, healthy and welcoming community.
Contact Us
We are here to support students in successful completion of these Required Safety Programs. Please reach out to us at rsp@uidaho.edu with questions about the assignments, access, due dates, holds, etc.
We also recognize that the material covered here, particularly sexual misconduct, can be difficult for some individuals to interact with. The content is designed to be sensitive to the variety of experiences our students have had. If, however, this assignment proves too distressing or triggering to complete, please contact rsp@uidaho.edu so we can provide an alternate means of completing the requirement.