Housing & Residential Living

Smoking

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.

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 and the use of e-cigarettes (which includes vapes, pens, hookah, etc.) 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 and the use of e-cigarettes is also prohibited in private offices. There are designated smoking areas outdoors.

Residential Living Spaces

Smoking and use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in all residential facilities including student rooms, restrooms, lounges, hallways, and stairwells.

All entrances, exits, ground floor windows, and areas around air intake vents of campus buildings are to be smoke free. To prevent the problem of building entryways from becoming smoke-filled, those who smoke must be at least 50 feet from the entrance. This policy is concurrent with Minnesota law.

Student Violations

Students who violate any aspect of the smoking policy will receive disciplinary sanctions and life safety fines. 

Minimum fines are:

  • First violation: $250 fine/per person
  • Second violation: $500 fine/per person
  • Third violation: $1,000 fine/per person

Any student found in violation of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy (e.g., marijuana) may also be found in violation of the smoking policy.

Last Revised: August 1, 2011

Smoking Policy adopted February 1996.

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

Revision approved by College Council February 23, 2004. Approved by the Board of Trustees June 2004.

Reviewed and updated August 2011.

For: Faculty, Staff, Students

Last Reviewed: February 5, 2024

Maintained by: Human Resources