Texas State is now a Tobacco-Free Campus. Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke are associated with significant health risks. Even brief exposures to second-hand smoke can increase the risk for heart attack and lung cancer in non-smokers. Texas State has responded to the growing evidence of the harmful effects of smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke by progressively restricting smoking on our campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

The tobacco use restriction includes Sewell Park, the Golf Course, Bobcat Stadium and all university athletic or recreational fields. To assist students who want to quit smoking, the Student Health Center provides a free smoking cessation program and discounted smoking cessation medications. Faculty and staff can use the Student Health Center smoking cessation program for a $10 charge or access smoking cessation programs offered through their health insurance. There are also a variety of online smoking cessation resources. To get more details about the new Tobacco-Free Policy, click here to view UPPS 04.05.02 Tobacco-Free Policy.

Student Health Center webpage has information and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new policy.  FAQs are being added as more questions are submitted