Smoke-Free Campus Policy

This policy outlines Rhode Island School of Design’s (“RISD”) prohibitions regarding smoking of any kind in or near RISD property.

This policy applies to all RISD faculty, staff, students and visitors.

For reasons of public health and in compliance with Rhode Island law, smoking conventional tobacco products, e-cigarettes and cannabis are prohibited in any building owned or managed by RISD, including but not limited to classrooms, studios, hallways, residential facilities and buildings, restrooms, the Library, the Museum, and dining facilities. Smoking is also prohibited within RISD-owned or leased vehicles. The sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products is prohibited on campus.

Individuals smoking conventional tobacco products or e-cigarettes, outside RISD buildings, must maintain a distance of 35 feet, or about 11 meters, away from exits, entrance ways and windows to ensure the prevention of smoke migration into any RISD building.

Any questions you may have regarding this policy should be directed to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager. Any problems should be referred to the appropriate department head or supervisor.

Policy Sanctions

RISD reserves the right to review alleged violations of this policy in conjunction with other appropriate offices and under other applicable College policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements, including but not limited to those listed under Related Policies. Failure to comply with this policy and other Related Policies is subject to disciplinary action and sanctions per applicable disciplinary procedures.

Resources for substance control (on campus)

CARE Network

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Health Education and Promotion

Health Services

Public Safety

Brown University's Donovan Program for Recovery and Substance-Free Student Initiatives

Resources for substance control (off campus)

American Lung Association of Rhode Island
The Lung Association offers Freedom from Smoking clinics for a fee. Call 401 421-6487 or go online at www.lungusa.org.

American Cancer Society
The Cancer Society offers 4-6 telephone sessions for smoking cessation. Call 800 784-8669.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
401 438-8860; 800 439-8860 (only in Rhode Island)

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)
401 781-0044

Al-Anon
401 781-0044

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
877 461-1110

Community Organization for Drug Abuse Control (CODAC)
401 942-1450

Rhode Island Division of Substance Abuse
401 462-4680

Rhode Island Council on Alcoholism

866 252-3784

• Drug and Alcohol Policy

This policy was created on: 2/1/2019

This policy was last reviewed/modified on: 2/18/2026

Next scheduled review: 2/1/2028

Issuing Office

Environemental Health and Safety

Responsible Officer

Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration

Individuals/offices required for review and changes

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Health Educator