To All Students and Journalism School Community:

This is a reminder about the Columbia University policy on the prohibition on smoking in campus buildings, AND immediately by doorways/entrances to buildings. That includes the entrance to Pulitzer Hall, where you are not permitted to stand while smoking. This is more than just a matter of courtesy, but also a policy established to safeguard the health of non-smokers entering and leaving the building, and those affected when smoke drifts into offices and classrooms.

The policy states:

“Smoking is prohibited in any indoor area, in all University vehicles, and outdoor seating or viewing areas of sports arenas and recreational areas, such as those at Baker Field.  Smoking is also prohibited outdoors within 20 feet of all University buildings.”

The full University policy can be reviewed here, including provisions for disciplinary process for violations.

Columbia University Public Area Smoking Policy

Map of Designated Smoking Areas ( including the walkway PAST the steps in front of Pulitzer Hall)

Please observe this policy.