Clean Air Policy

The clean air policy has been established because of concerns about the health hazards of tobacco products (including e-cigarettes, hookah, vape pens, etc.) as well as the effect second-hand tobacco smoke has on non-smokers  This policy is an important step in addressing the serious health and environmental issues associated with tobacco use. In order to reduce these risks, the following are in effect:

    1.  Designating areas on campus where smoking will be permitted and areas where smoking will not be permitted.

    2.  Providing educational/informational sessions about the dangers of tobacco use.

    3.  In accordance with Virginia law, no student under the age of 21 may purchase, possess or use tobacco products.

Academic, Administrative, or Athletic Buildings/Areas         

Tobacco use is not permitted inside any building or within 25 feet of non-residential buildings.  Individuals wishing to use tobacco products must be at least 25 feet away from any building to engage in tobacco product usage.

Residence Halls

Tobacco use is not permitted in or within 25 feet of Roanoke College residence halls, including fraternity houses.

Automobiles

College Vehicles - Tobacco use is not permitted in college-owned vehicles.  This prohibition includes automobiles, vans and utility vehicles (both motor pool vehicles and vehicles permanently assigned to specific departments.)

Smoking Cessation Programs

The college will periodically provide on-campus educational programs that describe the risks of smoking and that provide information about programs designed to help smokers stop smoking. 

Enforcement

Residence Life Staff as well as Campus Safety Staff will deal with student violations in accordance with established disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Roanoke College Student Handbook.

Tobacco Sales

The sale of tobacco products on campus is prohibited.

Policy updated July 2022