At its meeting of January 24, 2011, the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approved an expanded tobacco policy that will make CUNY the largest smoke-free university system in the United States.

2011 Revised tobacco policy

Effective no later than September 4, 2012, the following shall be prohibited at The City University of New York: (i) the use of tobacco on all grounds and facilities under CUNY jurisdiction, including indoor locations and outdoor locations such as playing fields; entrances and exits to buildings; and parking lots; (ii) tobacco industry
promotions, advertising, marketing, and distribution of marketing materials on campus properties; and (iii) tobacco industry sponsorship of athletic events and athletes.

1994 Tobacco Policy

CUNY's current policy was enacted via resolution at the Board of Trustees meeting of September 29, 1994. Read more

Press Release

CUNY Trustees Expand Policy Prohibiting Use of Tobacco Making CUNY the Largest Smoke-Free Public University System In the United States

A Message From Chancellor Goldstein

As part of CUNY’s ongoing commitment to improving public health, including the health of its students and employees... Read more

An Open Letter on CUNY Tobacco Policy to the University Community

The current University tobacco policy might be expanded to protect the health of CUNY students, faculty, and staff... Read more

About the Committee

Members of the CUNY Tobacco Policy Advisory Committee Read more