Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

9. Married Students
Living accommodations are not provided for married couples. However, a married
student may have the privilege of living in the residence halls, providing he or she is
willing to adjust to regulations of the residence halls and the College.
Students who marry during their period of matriculation, must register their marital status
in the Office of Student Affairs.
10. No Smoking Policy
Tougaloo College is committed to the promotion of good health for its entire college
community. To establish and maintain the most effective, safe environment possible,
including the elimination of potential fire hazards resulting from smoking materials; the
College is smoke-free. Smoking by students, staff, faculty, visitors, and repairperson is
not permitted on campus including offices, classrooms, residential halls, labs, cafeteria,
etc. This also includes all College rental and privately owned vehicles used for
transportation on and off campus.
The following Disciplinary Action will be imposed for any violators:
1 st time – Written Warning
2 nd time - $50.00 fine
3 rd time - $75.00 fine
4 th time – $100.00 fine
5 th time – $150.00 fine
Any violations of this policy will be handled through the standard disciplinary
procedures which includes the imposition of a fine not to exceed one hundred fifty
dollars ($150). Fines can be placed on students’ accounts and faculty and staff fines
may be placed on payroll deduction at the earliest check issuance to be paid.
The College will not permit:
• Smoking in any campus building or during any campus event or activity.
• The sale of tobacco products on campus or college sponsored events
• The advertising and distribution of tobacco products on campus or at campus
events or activities.
• The use of the school logo on any smoking paraphernalia such as cigarette
lighters, ash trays, etc.
The College will:
• Provide assistance to those who need help with smoking cessation via a referral to
American Lung Association smoking cessation classes.
• Create and nourish an atmosphere in which smoking is seen as a socially
unacceptable and unhealthy habit.
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