Smoking Policy

Students living in the residence halls have the right to exist in a smoke-free environment. As a supplement to Pitzer’s policy on smoking, the following guidelines are to be followed in the residence halls:  

1. Smoking is not permitted in the individual rooms or bathrooms.  This includes vaping.  

2. All public and common areas in the residence halls are non-smoking areas. These areas include, but are not limited to: all common rooms, living rooms, study areas, kitchens, sundecks, elevators, hallways (including exterior walkways), suite areas and Mead balconies.  

3. All residence halls are designated as nonsmoking and this includes a 25-feet perimeter around each residence hall.  

4. The following are strictly prohibited: pipes, hookahs, water pipes, and any glass or homemade smoking devices. If any of these items are found they will be confiscated and will not be returned.