TOBACCO FREE GEORGIA STATE
Georgia State made the commitment to become a tobacco-free campus in 2012. At the time, Georgia State joined more than 600 colleges and universities across the nation committed to creating a healthier environment for employees, students and visitors.
Effective Oct. 1, 2014, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia adopted a tobacco and smoke-free policy to make all USG institutions 100% tobacco free. Below is more information about the tobacco free Georgia State and ways you can participate.
Tobacco Resources
Georgia State made the commitment to become a tobacco free campus in 2012. At the time, Georgia State joined more than 600 colleges and universities across the nation committed to creating a healthier environment for employees, students and visitors.
Effective Oct. 1, 2014, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia adopted a tobacco and smoke-free policy to make all USG institutions 100% tobacco free.
Take the Pledge:
I pledge to support Georgia State’s Smoking/Tobacco Free Campus Policy, share in the responsibility to promote the safety and health of the campus community, and therefore share in the responsibility of enforcement.
Georgia State University recognizes that it may be challenging for students and employees who use tobacco products to adhere to the campus smoking/tobacco-free policy. An integral component in maintaining this policy is the inclusion of tobacco cessation programs.
Georgia State University offers a variety of tobacco cessation campus programs free of charge to currently enrolled students, active employees, dependents and retirees.
The University System of Georgia provides coverage for over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription smoking cessation products through the health care plans. It includes nicotine gum, lozenges and patches that are all available as OTC items as well as all prescription products like Chantix and Zyban. This is covered under the USG healthcare plans at a $0 co-pay amount for these smoking cessation products. All OTC smoking cessation products must have a prescription written from a physician in order to have the $0 co-pay. Contact your physician to see if any of these items are right for you.
To obtain information about tobacco-cessation programs and services for Georgia State faculty, staff, dependents and retirees provided by the Office of Employee Development and Wellness Services, please call 404-413-3342.
To obtain information about tobacco-cessation programs and services for Georgia State students provided by the Office of Student Health Promotion, please call 404-413-1577 or go to Student Health Promotion.
Other resources that offer assistance to anyone desiring to quit using tobacco include:
- Georgia State University School of Public Health - Quit Smoking Research Study
- University System of Georgia
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Smokefree.gov
- American Lung Association Smoking Cessation Programs
- USG / GPC Employee Health Insurance Groups: Kaiser Permanente and BlueCross / BlueShield of GA
- Georgia Tobacco Use Quit Line:
- 1-877-270-STOP (1-877-270-7867) – English
- 1-877-2NO-FUME (1-877-266-3863) – Spanish
- 1-877-777-6534 – Hearing Impaired
Georgia State University promotes a clean, healthy, productive and safe environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Smoking and tobacco use, of any kind, is prohibited on all Georgia State owned and/or leased locations/premises; all internal and external areas; all parking garages and parking lots; and in all Georgia State owned and/or leased vehicles. Smoking is also prohibited within 25-feet of all Georgia State University building entrances and exits. University Housing will designate limited exterior smoking/tobacco use areas within the grounds of residential facilities.
Georgia State reserves the right to initiate disciplinary procedures against any individual found to be in continuous violation of this policy; however all faculty, staff and students have a collective responsibility to promote the safety and health of the campus community, and, therefore, share in the responsibility of enforcement. Individuals observed smoking/using tobacco are to be reminded in a professional and courteous manner of this policy.
October 18, 2012
Georgia State University Senate approves smoking/tobacco free campus policy
November 15, 2012
Great American Smokeout Day
March 27, 2013
Kick Butts Day
November 21, 2013
Great American Smokeout Day
October 1, 2014
Board of Regents adopts tobacco and
smoke-free policy
November 20, 2014
Great American Smokeout Day
March 18, 2015
Kick Butts Day
August 24, 2015
Panthers Don’t Puff Day
November 19, 2015
Great American Smokeout Day
The Georgia State University School of Public Health is conducting a paid research study to help adults quit smoking. The study helps people quit by providing free nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, and quitting advice. Participants must be at least 18 years old, smoke cigarettes, and want to quit. Participants are paid up to $380 for their time taking surveys over a 6-month period.
This study is open to Georgia State students, faculty, and staff, retirees, as well as people not affiliated with Georgia State who live in the greater Atlanta area.
If you or someone you know wants to quit smoking, call 404-413-9308 or click here to learn more at Quit Smoking
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Designed to boost your career, these opportunities are perfect for enhancing skills and expanding knowledge. Your participation will enrich both your personal growth and our Georgia State community.
Need More Help?
If you have a question, need assistance, or have a recommendation, please email [email protected] or call 404-413-4747. If our HR service desk associates cannot answer your question, they will connect you with the correct human resources staff and/or Georgia State office.