What is BASICS? BASICS is a two-session
alcohol assessment and education program offered free to all University of Michigan students who
want to explore their alcohol use.
Some students attend BASICS to fulfill a requirement as a result of an alcohol-related offense,
while others participate because they would like to learn moderation strategies to reduce negative
consequences from drinking.
This program is designed to assist students in examining their own drinking behavior in a
judgement-free environment. The goals are
selected by the student and aimed at reducing risky behaviors and harmful consequences of drinking.
Who are the Facilitators? BASICS
facilitators are professional staff and graduate-level
interns. Current facilitators are located in:
If you are required to complete BASICS because of a sanction, your facilitator will typically
not be the same person who referred you to the program.
What Students Can Expect
Program Description:
BASICS consists of two sessions, two to four weeks
apart, which last about 90 minutes each. All sessions
are one-on-one between the student and a trained BASICS
facilitator.
Session 1 assesses the student's alcohol consumption patterns, history and related issues. A drinking
diary assignment will be explained.
Session 2 provides personalized feedback based on assessments and drinking diary and focuses on ways the
student might reduce future health, social and legal risks.
If You Are Required to Complete BASICS due to a University
violation, it is important that you contact BASICS in a timely manner. You will receive a deadline by when you
need to schedule your first BASICS session. You will also receive a deadline for completing both sessions.
Remember, sessions occur two to four weeks apart so please plan accordingly. See
To Make a BASICS Appointment.
Confidentiality: All information within the BASICS
session is kept confidential between the student and the facilitator. However, if the student indicates that
s/he may harm him/herself or others, information may be disclosed as appropriate.
If a student is required to complete BASICS, the only information shared with the referral source is whether
the student completed the program by the assigned date.
To Make a BASICS Appointment, complete the following form. Your
information will be emailed to a BASICS coordinator. Email is not secure. If you prefer, you may call 734-763-1320
to make an appointment.
