Smoke Free Campus

Since 2017, Henry Ford College has been smoke free and tobacco free at both campuses. HFC is one of hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation that have taken this important step. Providing a smoke free campus promotes a healthy environment for all community members.

Help to quit smoking

Henry Ford College invites all community members who wish to reduce or quit smoking to visit the Smoking Resources page for more information and free, public tools that can help you transition to a smoke-free life.

HFC Smoking Policy FAQs

The full text of the Smoke-Free Campus Policy is here.

Is the College banning tobacco products from campus?
No. HFC requires that people who wish to smoke or use other tobacco products on campus do so in their own private vehicles.

Where will smokers be able to smoke when they are on campus?
Private vehicles are the only location in which smoking and tobacco use are permitted. As an entirely smoke-free college, there are no smoking areas either indoors or outdoors.

How does the College communicate this policy to visitors?
Signs are posted on and near buildings. This website also serves as an important resource. Reminders will be periodically issued through digital boards, social media and other channels. We ask that all members of the campus community help keep our campuses free of smoking and tobacco use. Over time, other smoke-free campuses have found that community compliance is the single most important factor in keeping the campus free from smoking.

Does the policy extend to contractors whose employees are temporarily working on College property?
Yes. The smoke-free policy applies to everyone on our campuses, including contractors and visitors.

How will the policy be enforced?
As we make people aware of the policy, our goal is to achieve voluntary compliance. We ask that community members treat each other with respect and dignity. It is fine to mention the policy in a friendly, non-confrontational way if you wish. For example: "You might not know that HFC is a non-smoking campus. I would appreciate it if you wouldn't smoke." If there are repeat offenders, or if you notice campus areas being used regularly for smoking, notify Campus Safety.

What happens if people violate the policy?
Visitors who do not abide by the policy will be reminded of its provisions. Students and employees are expected to abide by the policy in the same way they abide by all other campus policies. For students, serial violators will be addressed via the Student Conduct Code. For faculty and staff, employee conduct rules apply.

What resources are available if I want to quit smoking?
Henry Ford College provides a list of publicly-available resources to those who wish to quit smoking.

What if I have other questions?
Please contact Campus Safety regarding applications of the smoke-free campus policy.