The University recognizes that tobacco smoke is a hazard to the health of the University community. To protect the health of the University community, the University designates all buildings as smoke-free. Smoking at outdoor events on campus is restricted to designated areas. Smoking in vehicles owned or leased by the University is prohibited.

To the extent possible, the University will provide access to cessation programs to help those who presently use tobacco products and desire to quit. The success of this policy depends on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. The University community shares in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy.

Because of the harmful consequences of tobacco use, both active and passive, the University has adopted the following policies:

• Smoking is prohibited in University buildings including offices and hallways, and in the outside areas surrounding fresh air intakes. This policy applies to all University buildings on and off campus.
• The director of The Alumni Center shall be responsible for establishing a smoking policy for that area.
• Smoking is prohibited in vehicles leased or owned by the University.
• Smoking at outdoor events (specifically including those in the stadium) is restricted to designated areas
• The use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited in all locations on campus.
  

Visitors to Missouri State University are included under this policy as temporary members of the University community.