I don't know about Minnesota, but in Mississippi, simple posession within 1500ft of a church or a school is a FELONY. I gotta wonder why he got busted in the first place... what was he doing that drew the attention of the cop?? Was he smoking in the dorm?? Lotta questions and not enough answers. FWIW, getting caught weed in the dorms at most all schools can get you expelled with the loss of all money paid(tuition, dorm fees, deposits, etc.). If he is real lucky, he'll only get a fine and suspension from school for a while.