A conviction for DUI/DWI can have long-lasting effects on a person’s life, including the denial of an application for admission to a college, university, or other school. A DUI/DWI can also be the basis for probation, suspension, or expulsion from a college, university, or other school—and loss of scholarships—especially if it is the student’s second (or more) DUI/DWI conviction.

Consequences for a DUI/DWI conviction vary from school to school and may also depend on whether the conviction was for a misdemeanor or a more serious felony charge.

In New York, a conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) can have significant repercussions beyond legal penalties. Educational institutions have the discretion to consider an applicant's criminal history, including DUI/DWI convictions, when making admission decisions. While there is no statewide mandate requiring schools to deny admission for a DUI/DWI, individual colleges, universities, or other schools may have policies that result in the denial of admission, probation, suspension, or expulsion for students with such convictions. The severity of the school's action may depend on whether the DUI/DWI was a misdemeanor or felony, as well as the number of offenses. Additionally, students may face the loss of scholarships or financial aid due to a DUI/DWI conviction. Each educational institution in New York has its own code of conduct and policies regarding criminal convictions, so the consequences will vary from one school to another.