Tobacco Free Policy for Residential Life
OSU Institute of Technology’s tobacco policy is in compliance with the Oklahoma State Statue, Title Section 1247, Smoking in Public Places and Indoor Workplaces. “All buildings, or portions thereof, owned or operated by the state shall be designated as non-smoking.” OSU Institute of Technology’s policy regarding the use of tobacco states:
“It is the intent of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee to promote the health, well-being and safety of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. As such, effective July 1, 2010, OSUIT is designated as a tobacco-free environment (both indoors and outdoors). Smoking and the use of all tobacco products is prohibited.”
- Tobacco use is prohibited on all University property, including but not limited to: parking lots, common areas, buildings and in personal vehicles, when on University property.
- Further, the OSU Institute of Technology tobacco policy also includes chewing and dipping tobacco products as well as e-cigarettes.
- Spit containers are prohibited in all campus buildings.
- Please note that students who throw cigarette butts on the ground or spit chew in public spaces and non-designated places, will face disciplinary action for littering
- Residential Life will designate a limited number of areas that will be exempt from this policy. Exempt areas (designated on a temporary basis) are located on the campus map on the official OSUIT website (www.osuit.edu/tobaccofree).
- Any student in violation will be subject to a $50.00 fine and 3-hours of community service for the first offense;
- $100.00 fine and a 3-page written paper or an appropriate anti-tobacco use poster on the effects of smoking on the second offense;
- Removal from housing on third offense.
