Carleton College recognizes that using tobacco products is harmful to the health of tobacco users and that exposure to second-hand smoke poses a health risk to non-smokers. The College complies with all applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to smoking.

The College acknowledges that smoking is a personal choice and that some students, faculty and staff choose to smoke. Consequently, where possible the College will provide separate accommodations for smokers and make reasonable efforts to ventilate those areas. Such accommodations may not compromise smoke-free areas or in any way abrogate the rights of community members to live and work in a smoke-free environment.

The College is committed to providing educational programs to assist its students and employees in making healthy lifestyle choices.

Public Spaces and Private Offices

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public spaces, including but not limited to: all classrooms, lounges, bathrooms, vending areas, hallways, indoor athletic facilities, dining halls and social spaces such as Sayles-Hill “Great Space” and The Cave. Smoking is also prohibited in private offices. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas.

All entrances, exits, ground floor windows, and areas around air intake vents of campus buildings are to be smoke free - effective Fall 2002. Additionally, smoking indoors will be phased out by Fall 2004. To prevent the problem of building entryways from being smoke-filled, those who smoke must be at least 50 feet from the entrance. This policy is consistent with Minnesota law.

Please see the full policy available in the dean of students office for restrictions in student housing.

Approved by College Council May 2002. Approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees June 2002. Revised by College Council February, 2004.