Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus

UWM prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco on all campus property.

I. Reporting Violations

An employee or student who observes a violation of this policy may make the violator aware of the restrictions contained in this policy and that they are violating UWS 18.08 (9) and (11) and this policy and may report the violation to the University Police.

Upon receiving a report, the University Police will investigate the complaint and may issue a warning to the violator. If a violator continues to disregard posted signs and this policy, the violator may be issued a citation by the University Police.

Employees or students who observe a frequent pattern of policy violations at a particular location may notify University Police about this location. University Police will investigate the alleged violations at this location.

II. Exemptions

This policy does not apply to products that (i) have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for medical and therapeutic purposes and (ii) are used in a manner that is consistent with such purposes. Examples of these include nicotine replacement therapy products such as patches, gum, lozenges, or inhalers, that are utilized specifically to quit smoking.

From time to time, UWM may exempt employees or students from this policy under unique, limited circumstances (e.g., if smoking is required as part of an artistic performance or if smoking may be required in a laboratory by a research project). UWM may also exempt the use of tobacco from this policy as part of Indigenous traditions or lawfully recognized religious, spiritual, or cultural ceremonies.

People seeking an exemption should contact the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs for written approval.