UI Goes Smoke-Free on July 1, 2008

Smoking is banned on the entire University of Iowa campus effective July 1, 2008—one full year earlier that originally planned by UI officials—under the Smoke-Free Air Act signed by Iowa Governor Chet Culver on April 15. 

The UI offers a number of resources for faculty, staff and students who want to quit using tobacco. For faculty and staff, UI Wellness offers smoking cessation services and reimbursement of up to $300 for nicotine replacement therapy or prescription medication to aid in quitting smoking. For students who smoke or chew tobacco, Health Iowa offers a free tobacco cessation program that includes counseling and various therapy products. See more information on these programs.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all University owned buildings, University owned or leased vehicles, and on all University grounds. This includes recreational facilities, athletic facilities, parking lots, and enclosed parking facilities.

University of Iowa Smoking Policy

Campus Boundary Maps
The following are boundary maps for various areas on the Main Campus and the Oakdale Campus.  Shaded areas denote University of Iowa buildings and grounds.  Smoking is prohibited in all University of Iowa buildings and on all University of Iowa grounds.

• Main Campus - East
• Main Campus - West
• Finkbine
• Hawkeye Area
• Oakdale Campus

Smoking Cessation Education and Resources

Frequently Asked Questions