Tobacco-Free Policy

In an effort to provide a healthy, comfortable and productive work and learning environment for students, faculty and staff, all Washington University in St. Louis campuses are entirely smoke and tobacco free. Under the policy, smoking and the use of all other tobacco products is prohibited on the entire campus. Smoking also is prohibited inside vehicles parked in campus parking lots. This policy applies to all university community members, including visitors and those attending athletic and alumni events.

Tobacco-Free Policy

• The use, distribution or sale of tobacco, including any smoking device, or carrying of any lit smoking instrument, in university-owned, leased or occupied facilities or on university-leased, owned, or occupied property*, at events on university properties, or in university-owned, rented or leased vehicles, is prohibited. This includes:
  • all campuses;
  • parking facilities and lots (including in personal vehicles);
  • university buildings located near city/municipality owned sidewalks, within 20 feet of entryways or exits, near air intakes, or near fire/explosion hazards;
  • off-campus housing managed by Residential Life; and
  • fraternity chapter houses managed by Greek Life.
  • Download a PDF map of the tobacco-free areas (PDF)

  * Facilities fully managed and maintained by Quadrangle Housing, such as the residential portion of the Lewis Center, are not subject to this policy.

  Enforcement

  The tobacco-free policy is a community health initiative. We are all responsible for implementing and enforcing this policy. It is important that we all work to promote good health and support an environment free of tobacco.

  Ultimately, our hope is to achieve voluntary compliance with the tobacco-free policy, aided by community enforcement of its terms. There are clear challenges associated with the enforcement of this policy; however, similar to all university policies, we each have a responsibility to comply. While not preferred, if necessary, disciplinary actions for violations, tailored to each constituency within the community, may be implemented. The university has worked with student and faculty/staff committees from throughout the university to ensure that input from each of these groups regarding obstacles and solutions was taken into account before policy implementation.

  Tobacco Cessation Programs

  WashU recognizes that quitting tobacco use can be a significant personal challenge. To assist those who wish to quit smoking, WashU and other organizations offer free or reduced-cost smoking-cessation programs.

  For Students

  Information on smoking and alcohol cessation is available through the Health Promotion Services. Substance abuse specialists are available to work with students who would like an individualized quitting plan, continued support in quitting or nicotine replacement medication. For more information, contact Health Promotion Services.

  For Faculty and Staff

  Resources to help faculty and staff quit smoking are available through Human Resources.

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