Smoking Policy

1. Monmouth University prohibits smoking in all buildings and facilities, including, but not limited to, residence halls, offices, classrooms, laboratories, theaters, gymnasiums and auditoriums.  
2. Smoking shall be defined as the burning, inhaling from, exhaling from, or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from a hookah or an electronic device (e-cigarette).  
3. In addition to all members of the University community, outside groups who utilize University facilities are required to comply with this policy. 
4. Individuals exiting a University building to smoke are required to stand at least 25 feet from the entrance and are requested to utilize ashtrays. 
5. Appropriate disciplinary action, including fines, will be taken against individuals who do not comply with this policy.