SJSU will become tobacco and smoke free on August 1, 2015. This means that tobacco products, such as cigarettes, chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco, vape pens and e-cigarettes, will not be permitted in or outside any buildings, including the Event Center and those on South Campus, or in parking areas. While this is welcome news to many of you, we understand the transition may be challenging for some.

A variety of smoking cessation programs are available to SJSU faculty and staff through the health benefit providers, LifeMatters EAP, and organizations including Breathe California and the California Smoker’s Hotline.

A Tobacco Cessation workshop lead by LifeMatters will be held July 22, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Clark 547. Making the decision to quit is a big step. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how to use tools and resources provided to you by LifeMatters. Register in PeopleSoft using HR 101 course code TRHW22.

Visit the Tobacco Free SJSU website to view the Tobacco Free Policy, get answers to frequently asked questions, and for additional resources.