In this policy applies to all members of the University community. For areas located within Franklin County, Kentucky, the use of all tobacco products is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by the University. “Property” for the purposes of this policy includes buildings and structures, grounds, parking structures, enclosed bridges and walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, and vehicles, as well as personal vehicles in these areas.

Effective August 1, 2013, the use, distribution, carrying of any lighted smoking instrument or device, or sale of tobacco, in University buildings, including dormitories and grounds, and at KSU events, as well as in private vehicles parked on University property, is prohibited.

For the purpose of this policy, "tobacco" is defined as any lighted or unlit cigarette, cigar, pipe, bidi, clove cigarette, or any other smoking product. Smokeless or spit tobacco, dip, chew, snuff, and snus, in any form are also prohibited.

No tobacco-related advertising shall be permitted on KSU owned or leased property, University-sponsored events, or in publications produced by the University, with the exception of advertising or newspapers that are not published by KSU and which are lawfully sold, bought, or distributed on campus property.

All University employees, faculty, students, visitors and contractors are required to comply with this policy, which shall remain in force at all times.

The implementation of this policy is supported by an education and awareness campaign that may include but not be limited to:

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