DePaul University is committed to creating a healthy and productive environment for its students, faculty and staff. While it is not the intent of the university to take issue with the smoking preference of individuals, the university recognizes the increasing weight of evidence that smoking is detrimental not only to the smoker, but also to nearby nonsmokers. In addition, smoking may constitute a fire hazard, placing life and property at risk.
The university maintains a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited within all university buildings. This smoke-free policy covers all areas within university-owned or -operated buildings and floors, including:
- Cafeterias
- Elevators
- The DePaul Center 11th floor deck
- Private Offices
- General office space
- Lounges
- Lobbies
- Classrooms
- Hallways
- Restrooms
- The theatre
- Stairwells
- Waiting roms
- Libraries
- Laboratories
- Athletic facilities
- Etc.
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