Smoke-Free Campus

As of July 1, 2015, in accordance with the Higher Education Smoke-Free Campus Act (110 ILCS 64), Oakton is now a smoke-free campus.

Smoking is prohibited on all campus property (indoor and outdoor) at Oakton's campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie, including all College-owned vehicles.

The policy applies to any individual on campus property, including but not limited to students, employees, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, visitors and members of the public.

 The types of smoking prohibited at Oakton College's campuses (burning, inhaling or exhaling) include:

  • Cigarettes
  • Cigars
  • Electronic cigarettes
  • Pipes
  • Any other smoking equipment, whether filled with tobacco or any other type of material.

In addition to complying with State law, Oakton is committed to providing a healthy learning environment for students and a healthy work environment for its employees.

Oakton Smoke-Free PolicyState of Illinois Higher Ed Smoke-Free Campus Act

Frequently Asked Questions

The College policy and State law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are not approved by the FDA.

Smoking in a personal vehicle is not a violation of the policy as long as it does not impact others. Cigarette butts and smoking materials must be disposed of properly. Littering of any smoking product or any other waste product on College property is prohibited.

Yes. This policy applies to any individual on College property, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, other employees, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, visitors, and members of the public.

Violation of the policy may result in a monetary fine ($50) issued by Public Safety and/or disciplinary action by the appropriate administrative office.