Georgia Southwestern State University students are expected to create an environment that respects the health and wellbeing of all other members of the community.

In accordance with Board of Regents’ Tobacco and Smoke-Free Campus Policy for all University System of Georgia institutions:

The use of all forms of tobacco products on property owned, leased, rented, in the possession of, or in any way used Georgia Southwestern State University is expressly prohibited. “Tobacco Products” is defined as cigarettes; cigars; pipes; all forms of smokeless tobacco; clove cigarettes; and any other smoking devices that use tobacco, such as hookahs; or devices that simulate the use of tobacco, such as electronic cigarettes and vapor devices.

The use of tobacco products is prohibited in all vehicles—private or public—located on GSW properties.

1. Advertising, sale, or free sampling of tobacco products on GSW properties, unless specifically stated for research purposes, is prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, all areas indoors and outdoors and buildings and parking lots owned, leased, rented, or otherwise used by GSW.
2. All events hosted by a GSW shall be tobacco-free. All events hosted by outside groups on behalf of GSW shall also be tobacco-free.
3. This policy applies to all persons who enter the areas described above, including but not limited to: students, faculty, staff, contractors and subcontractors, spectators, and visitors. 

Updated 8/11/2021