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The No Smoking Policy was signed by Chancellor Phil DiStefano on Feb. 6, 2013, and mandates a no smoking campus beginning Aug. 19, 2013. As such, smoking will not be allowed in either indoor or outdoor areas of the Boulder campus.

The core issue was—and remains—the health and well­-being of those who study, work and live on our campus. Smoking has both immediate and long-term negative effects, not only for the user, but also for those who spend any time in the proximity of secondhand smoke. The former policy at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØdid not address the risk of secondhand smoke exposure. It had vague requirements that were difficult to interpret. Because there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, people who choose to smoke on campus negatively impact the health of all people around them. Even brief exposure to smoke outside can exacerbate heart disease, asthma, allergies, and bronchitis.

The no smoking policy at CU­-Boulder means people may not smoke any substance including, but not limited to, tobacco, cloves, or marijuana indoors and outdoors. The policy covers university­-owned and operated campus grounds, including but not limited to all outdoor common and educational areas, all university buildings, university­-owned on­-campus housing, campus sidewalks, campus parking lots, recreational areas, outdoor stadiums and university­owned and leased vehicles.

Individuals observed smoking on the campus will be informed and asked to stop.

Organizers of public events, such as conferences, meetings, public lectures, social events and cultural events using campus facilities must advise event participants of this policy and require compliance.

Violators may be provided education, offered a referral for smoking cessation and, if a student or employee of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ, may be subject to disciplinary action as indicated below:

Persons engaging in smoking and/or the use of smoking products in violation of this policy may be subject to the following:

• Students may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
• Employees may be referred to their supervisor and/or appointing authority for appropriate action. Supervisors may contact the Office of Employee Relations (2­-0956) for further guidance.
• Contractors will be referred to their respective employers for appropriate action.
• Visitors will be required to leave the campus if they fail to conform to the policy when advised.

All university employees, students and visitors are expected to adhere to the No Smoking Policy while on the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ campus and properties.

This policy will continue to be communicated through all of our campus’ information outlets, including e­mail messages,  and local news outlets. To view the current No Smoking Policy in its entirety, visit the policy website. Campus supervisors have the responsibility to discuss this policy with their employees and address any violations, just as they would for any other University or campus policies.

Employees should work with their supervisors regarding smoking during the workday.

It is appropriate to remind the individual in a friendly, respectful manner that CU­Boulder does not permit smoking on campus.

with no smoking policies.

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØwill be working with a variety of stakeholders to address this potential impact. 

• Free cessation counseling is available through the , 1-­800-­QUIT-­NOW (784-­8669). Nicotine replacement, tips, and phone support are included.
• will provide workshops, support groups and individual counseling for faculty and employees who want to quit smoking.
• provides resources and 1:1 cessation counseling for CU­-Boulder students who want to quit smoking.
• Other university resources, like exercise and yoga, stress reduction, and general counseling can help people develop skills that replace the role smoking has played in their lives.