University of Delaware

Tobacco Free Campus

Policy:

The University of Delaware is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students, employees, guests and visitors. Research findings show that use of tobacco products in general constitutes health hazards, and also conclude that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke causes significant health risks for nonsmokers. Smoking and tobacco use in all University of Delaware facilities, property, venues and athletic facilities will be prohibited effective August 1, 2014.

Self-help Resources

For Students:

Free Quit Lines: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

Delaware Quitline: Help for Adults Who Want To Quit Smoking.

For Employees:

For Employees:

Free Quit Lines: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

State Benefits:

Group Support Resources

For Students:

Please call the Student Wellness & Health Promotion office @ 302-831-3457 if you are interested in joining a group for cessation support.

For Employees:

The HealthyU Employee Wellness program will be offering group cessation classes for groups of 5 or more. Click here for more information and to register.

Individual Counseling Resources

For Students:

Student Wellness & Health Promotion offers cessation appointments with a trained Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS). Click here for more information.

For Employees:

UD's Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides licensed/certified professional who will assist individuals with their cessation efforts. Click here for more information.

Be a Tobacco-Free Advocate

For Students:

Delawareans Against Nicotine and Tobacco Exposure is building a community of like-minded people to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle. Learn more on the group's homepage or check them out on Facebook

Opportunities to become a general wellness peer educator can be found on the Student Wellness web site

For All:

Informational sessions will be offered on campus to help students and employees determine which approach to quitting (self-guided, group cessation counseling, individual counseling, use of quit aids, or other less traditional methods) may be most appealing or practical for them. Click here for a list of dates, times and locations.