Bridgewater State University communicates directly with students on matters that affect their university career. When students are experiencing problems, the university may decide to involve parents or guardians as a means of additional assistance and support for the student. Bridgewater State University may notify parents of guardians of students when a student is involved in an alcohol or drug violation, or when a student is experiencing medical or psychological emergencies. The vice president for student affairs or a designee will make such contact either by telephone or in writing.