Smoking Policy

9.11 Smoking Policy

Alfaisal University Smoking Policy for Students and Visitors

Policy created: 2008. Last reviewed: 2024.

Policy Overview: Alfaisal University is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and smoke-free environment for all members of our community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In alignment with our commitment to public health and the University’s role as a leader in health promotion, smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor and outdoor areas of Alfaisal University premises.

Policy Details:

1. Scope: This policy applies to all students, visitors, faculty, staff, and any other individuals present on Alfaisal University premises.
2. Prohibited Areas: Smoking is not permitted in any part of the University’s property, including but not limited to:
   • Academic and administrative buildings
   • Dining areas and lounges
   • Sports facilities and recreational areas
   • Open outdoor spaces within campus boundaries, including courtyards, walkways, parking, and entrances.
3. Definition of Smoking: For the purposes of this policy, smoking includes the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaping devices, and any other tobacco or nicotine products.
4. Compliance and Enforcement: All members of the University community, including students and visitors, are expected to comply with this policy. Violation of the smoking policy may result in the following actions:
   • First Violation: Written warning and education on the University’s smoking policy.
   • Subsequent Violations: Further disciplinary actions as outlined in the Student Handbook and in accordance with University regulations, up to and including fines, community service, or other measures as deemed appropriate by the Deanship of Student Affairs, Admission, and Registration.
5. Disciplinary Action: Any failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary action by the Deanship of Student Affairs, Admission, and Registration in accordance with the Student Handbook and University regulations. The University reserves the right to implement sanctions proportionate to the frequency and severity of the violation.
6. Exceptions: There are no exceptions to this policy for any individual on University premises.

3.9.8 Non-Smoking Policy

The University recognizes that cigarettes and tobacco smoke is a hazard to the health of the University community. Because of the harmful consequences of cigarettes and tobacco use, both active and passive, the University has adopted the following policies:

• The University designates all buildings as smoke-free. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in University buildings including offices and hallways. This policy applies to all University buildings on and off campus.
• Smoking at outdoor events (specifically including those in the stadium) is restricted to designated areas.
• Smoking is prohibited in vehicles leased or owned by the University.
• Visitors to Alfaisal University are included under this policy as temporary members of the University community.

9.4.4 Non-Smoking Policy

The University supports to provide a safe and healthy environment for all staff, academics, students and visitors. Alfaisal University is a “smoke free” environment. Smoking is not permitted in Alfaisal University buildings or on the campus grounds.