St. Cloud State is a tobacco-free campus.
The university is the sixth of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to be tobacco-free.
Tobacco-free means:
The use, sale, free distribution or advertising of smoking and smokeless tobacco products is prohibited on university property, including buildings, walkways, arenas, playing areas and in university owned vehicles and motorized equipment.
View the Tobacco Use Policy (PDF) and Tobacco Use Procedure (PDF).
Exceptions are allowed in accordance with the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (PDF):
- Traditional Native American ceremonies, scientific studies and theatrical productions.
- Private vehicles on university property, as long as respect for individuals and the environment is demonstrated.
Communication Toolkit
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Use this language in campus publications and at campus events:
St. Cloud State is a tobacco-free campus. Our policy prohibits the use, sale and free distribution of smoking and smokeless tobacco products on university property. Tobacco use is allowed in private vehicles as long as respect for individuals and the environment is demonstrated.
Possession of tobacco products does not violate the policy.
Trained advocates, signage, news stories, print materials and other means of communication are informing the campus community and visitors about the policy. Send non-compliance concerns to tupisc@stcloudstate.edu.
The policy is an outgrowth of a March 2010 Minnesota State Universities and Colleges resolution that encouraged system schools to consult with students and employees about steps their institutions might take regarding tobacco use. Read the university’s Smoking Policy Review Task Force report (PDF).
Visit the ClearWay Minnesota website to learn more about the harm caused by tobacco use.
St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
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