What is the policy on smoking in the residence halls?
In accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia which prohibit smoking in public areas, and in order to ensure the health and safety of residents, smoking is prohibited in all residence hall rooms, apartments, and townhouses, including common areas and private residential spaces. Members of the community who choose to smoke must do so in designated areas outdoors at a distance from the building that does not block entrances, transmit smoke into buildings, or cause others to be exposed to second-hand smoke.