Campus Event Guidelines

Cal Poly Humboldt (University) seeks to respond to community needs and the needs of the general public by sharing its resources and facilities for purposes that promote the mission and values of the University when it is mutually beneficial and when not needed for University programs and its activities. Organizations without University affiliation may use Cal Poly Humboldt facilities for charitable, civic, community, cultural, or educational activities which are operated on a not-for-profit basis.  Events for profit are not typically within University policy unless they are of a fundraising nature for the University. The scheduling or use of University facilities or property by individuals for personal or private events is not permitted either for profit or nonprofit purposes. University facilities shall not be allowed for political fundraising activities or for personal or private gain. The VP of Administrative Affairs has the authority to decide whether a proposed use of University facilities is in accordance with the mission of the University and to approve any exceptions.

The availability of campus facilities for use by organizations without University affiliation shall be subject to the needs and the convenience of the University. In the event of conflicting demands for use of facilities by organizations without University affiliation, scheduling priority shall be given to those activities that further the purposes and are in the best interest of the University.

Events who fall into Tiers 1-4 must include a majority (50% or more) of campus attendees. Events with less than 50% campus attendees will fall under Tiers 5 and 6.

Tier 1 - University Instruction

Classes that are part of the regular and recurring instructional activities of a University college or department, which support the delivery of academic programs. These include but are not limited to regularly scheduled classes and activities related to credit earned course work that i (i.e. move a course to a computer lab for one special class session)

Tier 2 - University Instructional Support

Instructionally related activities, including meetings and instructional programs such as music, drama, forensics, journalism, special class events, study sessions, class/student demonstration, thesis defense, rehearsals, performances, student academic conference, instructional professional development, learning communities, and intercollegiate athletics that support class offerings or academic programs. This tier also includes courses that are part of the authorized Extended Education program.

Tier 3 - Research Activities

Programs that are research-oriented in nature which contribute to the professional or educational development of students, faculty, staff. These include but are not limited to, conducting research activity, faculty performance/exhibition, and research conferences/symposiums 

Tier 4 - Student Life & Engagement Events, Student Services, Activities Sponsored by Faculty, Staff, or Recognized Student Organization, and Administrative Events

Events and activities concerned with the professional, cultural, recreational, educational, administrative, informational, or entertainment aspects of the university life. Examples are (but not limited to), club and activities meetings, advancement, alumni events, Associated Students, office of student life events, student organized conferences, career fair, housing events, administrative meetings, workshops, and professional development.

Tier 5 - Meetings of Groups or Consultants Sponsored by or Related to the University

Examples include meetings called by state agencies; by professional organizations of faculty or staff, students, recognized student organizations, faculty or staff, or recognized employee organizations; consultant activities that have been approved by the University; meetings by University-related organizations; county and city school district-sponsored meetings; or meetings of federal, state, and local government organizations.

Tier 6 - Other Uses/External

Use of facilities for programs consistent with the educational mission of the University may be granted to those agencies and organizations with whom the University is authorized to make lease or licensing agreements.

**Events that Precede All Other Tiers**

Complex, annual events that impact the entire University and require coordination with the overall University calendar and extensive advanced planning precede any other prioritizations, and include:

• Orientation and week of welcome activities
• Campus-wide preview and recruitment events approved by the University
• Campus wide commencement events
• Homecoming
• Sanctioned NCAA athletic games
• Events approved by the President’s office or designee
• Senate and senate sub-groups
• Planned facility maintenance

Appropriate facility use charges shall be made for the use of campus facilities by state, non-state/auxiliary, and external organizations. These charges are designed to ensure that the campus consistently recovers their costs related to providing this use and related services pursuant to California State University (CSU) Executive Order No. 1000 (EO1000). Depending on the entity, these charges may include a facility rental fee and personnel support charges as deemed appropriate by CSU policy. Additional personnel charges required by campus policy or the event requestor will be billed in addition to these rates. CSU policy requires payment for such services or some other form of reciprocal compensation or benefit equal to or greater than the cost of said University services as documented and approved by the University Cabinet and/or pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Facility Fee Definitions

A. FACILITY USE CHARGES - Includes all indirect and direct costs associated with the use of Cal Poly Humboldt (University) facilities.

B. INDIRECT COSTS (F&A - Facilities and Administrative Costs) - Overhead costs that are incurred for common or joint objectives and therefore, cannot be identified readily and specifically with a particular activity or use.

• Facilities Costs include operation & maintenance: utilities - electricity, water, gas, trash removal; janitorial services; routine maintenance & repair; EH&S, police, physical planning, etc.; and building and equipment depreciation
• Administrative Costs: general administration & expense (hr/acctg/payroll, administrative office exp); management and supervisor salaries; telephone expenses; and departmental administration expenses

C. DIRECT COSTS - Costs that can easily be identified as directly incurred as result of activity or use - direct costs go away when the associated activity goes away 

• Direct labor - Wages and benefits
• Materials, supplies and Equipment
• Power consumption - when clearly related to use (for example turning on lights for Redwood Bowl use)

D. BASELINE SERVICES are routine services included in facility use charges during regular service hours. Regular service hours align with regular business hours. These services include:

• Custodial
• Refuse & Recycling 
• Table and Chair Delivery
• Standard room/space set up 
• Use of existing A/V equipment in space
• Building/space access 

E. ADDITIONAL DIRECT COSTS ABOVE BASELINE SERVICES may be applicable subject to the requirements of the specific event. These costs may include, but are not limited to labor, equipment, and services, as required by the facility or requested by the use; for example:

• Custom Set Up:  Deviates from standard set up or a modified version of a standard set (ex. round table layout in Goodwin Forum $160 fee)
• Additional support labor (ex. set up/take down outside of standard space configurations and/or assistance setting up rented furniture items such as  tables & chairs/tents) - labor to be reimbursed, 2 hr. min ($50)
• Fire marshal application fees ($250 fee for external and hosted/sponsored events)
• Stage 8'x8' or 8'x16' ($150 rental fee includes labor to install and take down) 
• Utility or TNS fees (when clearly related to use)
• Equipment fees (ex. request for additional tables/chairs or audio-visual equipment to be brought into space)
• Floor covering ($1,000 fee includes labor to install gymnasium or stage floor coverings as required by facility)
• Security and/or parking services - labor costs to be reimbursed
• Hosting and/or technical support (ex. any event in JVD requires theatre technical staff be present - labor costs to be reimbursed)
• Additional support services above baseline or outside of normal business hours such as refuse & recycling, grounds, custodial, distribution, and access/locksmith (ex. Any event that requires an additional custodian for a large scale event)
• All events may be subject to service fees such as cancellation fees for reimbursement of services and labor incurred prior to the cancellation notice, Damages and Excessive cleaning.

F. SERVICE FEES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Administrative Fee - 10% of event costs (external and hosted events)
• Cancellation Fee - Canceled events (with less than two (2) business days’ notice) are subject to charges for services and labor incurred prior to the cancellation notice. External Users subject to terms of lease agreement
• Damages - actual materials & labor costs
• Excessive cleaning - 2 hour minimum ($50)

As the University continues to support our local youth and community partnerships, schools and non-profit youth groups, facility fees charged for the use of University facilities may be reduced.  Direct costs including facilities labor and services, event staff, hosting, equipment, and administration fee shall not be waived for external users.  

 50% facility fee discounts may be granted to the following groups or organizations:

• Intergovernmental Cooperation;
• Agency is a local approved 501(c)(3) non‐profit youth group/organization, school/college;
• Provide University Benefit (includes approved University Sponsored/Hosted Events and those events that are related to academic teaching and research).

Each local non-profit youth group or school may be granted 50% facility fee waivers for up to five (5) uses  per academic year (July 1-June 30), subject to space availability and staffing resources. (A use is defined as total combined spaces on one day. If a facility (or facilities) is reserved for multiple days, each day would be considered one use.)

Any applicant requesting consideration of the reduced fees must submit their application for facility use, verification of non-profit status, along with to Conference & Event Services (CES) at spacerentals@humboldt.edu at least 90 days prior to the event date(s). Applications will be accepted beginning May 1st for each upcoming academic year and be considered in the order in which they are received.

An exception to the 90 day submission date and maximum number of uses may be granted for special events that provide a special opportunity for students to engage, perform or compete on the campus such as championship or play-off games. 

All fee waiver requests for use of University facilities will be routed to the VP of Enrollment Management & Student Success for review and recommendation. After review by VP of Enrollment Management & Student Success, the request for fee waiver will be forwarded to the VP of Administrative Affairs for final review for approval or denial of the request. Once CES receives confirmation of any reduced fees, they will notify the event contact.

The University, through the President and/or his designee, reserves the right to decide which activity may or may not be held on campus, as well as the right to reduce or waive the listed charges.

Facility use charges (Appendix A) and event related fees are based on the user category, venue selected, the length of time it is reserved, and additional services requested or needed.  

A. INTERNAL UNIVERSITY USERS (State Users) include any Cal Poly Humboldt unit, department, college organization, self support or auxiliary organizations. Specifically approved university users include:

• Division, college, and department meetings and events (including University affiliated camps and clinics)
• University recognized student organizations (student groups and clubs)
• IRA funded student programs
• Self support and auxiliary users, which consist of non-state funded self-supporting entities. Examples include University Housing, University Parking, Gutswurrak Student Activities Center, Center Activities and CEE. Auxiliaries are defined as self-supporting entities and include Associated Students, Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation, Sponsored Programs Foundation,  and their various programs.

Internal University Events - events planned, coordinated and executed primarily by internal users and are approved and funded by the University. 

An event is an internal event if:

• Activity is developed, controlled, and staffed by University departments or units and their employees (or official subcontractors) acting within the scope of their employment and identified and promoted as a university event;
• Income and revenues, if any, are paid directly to, and are disbursed by, a University entity, in accordance with University and CSU regulations;
• All surplus revenues after expenses are disbursed to University departments, programs or accounts, to further the University's educational mission; and
• Event has been approved by the appropriate Vice President or by the Dean of the college having jurisdiction over the department, or by another authorized official. Department is required to comply with University Hosting Guidelines (section IX).
• Affiliates (any Cal Poly Humboldt student, faculty, administrator, or staff person who plans events on the University campus) are not permitted to host an activity in which another organization is benefiting from the use of it nor conduct a personal commercial activity.

Examples of internal events include: Athletic sports camps, Natural History Museum camps, Clubs hosting a Circus or dance, department welcome back event, clubs fair and career fair.

B. UNIVERSITY HOSTED/SPONSORED EVENTS consist of events that are being hosted by Internal Users in coordination with external groups as part of recruitment or community engagement and/or collaboration efforts. Although the University maintains a relationship with the community or outside organization, hosted events are not University events. The University may derive some benefit from holding the event on campus or from affiliation with the organization associated with the event, but the organization, and not the University, is primarily responsible for determining the content, agenda, logistical arrangements, and costs for the event.

University sponsored events must comply with the following:

• Event has been approved by the appropriate Vice President or by the Dean of the college having jurisdiction over the sponsoring unit, or by another authorized official. 
• Department is required to complete a University Hosting Agreement.
• These events require a facility lease contract and event liability insurance. 
• If the external organization/association doesn’t pay their invoice (if applicable), the hosting department is therefore responsible for any outstanding payments.

Examples of University hosted/sponsored events include departments hosting conferences for “academic society”,  hosting youth camps such as Sticks & Lacrosse, and NAS youth volleyball camp in partnership with MCC.

C. CO-SPONSORED EVENTS are not permitted and will be considered external events. 

D. EXTERNAL USERS consist of those entities that have no official affiliation with the University and include school districts, professional organizations, community organizations, non-profit entities, etc.

Billing rates as set forth on the Facilities Charges schedule (Appendix A), have been calculated for most frequently used facilities. These rates are for single uses and based on 4-hour incremental usage and encompass utilities, custodial, grounds, start-up costs as applicable, and a facilities rental charge. Additional charges required by campus policy or the event requestor will be billed in addition to these rates including but not limited to: personnel, police and parking services, custodial services, technical services, equipment and other types of assistance as needed for the particular event. 

A. INTERNAL UNIVERSITY USERS use of facilities that support the university mission, including co-curricular learning experiences for Cal Poly Humboldt students, will generally not incur a facility fee. See Category A in Appendix A. The department will be responsible for additional direct costs above and beyond baseline services as well additional equipment, services, or labor as required by the facility or requested by the user. Internal users will only be billed for facility use charges & direct costs that total $100 or more combined per event. This includes overtime to support events hosted not during building open hours. 

Self Support & auxiliary users have Business Service Agreements with the University in which they reimburse the University for facility costs incurred for their use of state space.

Institutional events – facility use charges are waived, both direct and indirect costs; however, every effort shall be made to limit excessive use of or burden on University resources, labor, and equipment for these events: 

• Orientation and week of welcome activities 
• Campus-wide preview and recruitment events approved by the University 
• Campus-wide commencement events 
• Homecoming 
• Sanctioned NCAA athletic games 

B. UNIVERSITY HOSTED/SPONSORED EVENTS - University Hosted/Sponsored Events (those events being hosted by Internal Users in coordination with external groups as part of recruitment or community engagement and/or collaboration efforts) will be granted a 50% reduction of facility fees with a completed and approved University Hosting Agreement. See Category B in Appendix A.Charges may occur for any additional equipment, services, or labor as required by the facility or requested by the user. 

Campus sponsorship facility fee reduction greater than 50% may be granted only in exceptional circumstances and on a limited basis. All requests for exception require a Request for Further Reduction of Facility Use Fees approved from the Dean of the College, VP or Administrator that demonstrates significant benefit to the University. Financial need is insufficient as a sole reason for exception. The request should be submitted to Conference & Events Services (CES) at ces@humboldt.edu who will route the request to the VP of Administrative Affairs for approval. 

C. EXTERNAL USERS - Facility fees apply in full. See Category C in Appendix A. 

Members of the community wishing to utilize the university facilities are required to pay the established rate(s) which include reimbursement for all costs associated with such use. Additional charges may also apply such as: labor, parking, custodial, utilities, services, maintenance and repairs, equipment charges, support/technical staff, etc. as required by the facility or requested by the user.

Facility Fee Waiver Form

Reservable campus spaces have been assigned to four categories based on their current room use, and intended use of the room. Use of University property, facilities and services that may be scheduled for activities or events will generally be granted in prioritized order of precedence as noted in each Category.

Reservations will be processed in the order in which they were received. Priority will be given as appropriate and coordinated with the “Event Type Tiers” identified above. Academic “for-credit” courses associated with Tier 1 are a critical component in understanding space availability. Scheduling around Tier 1 will always be a consideration with advanced requests.

• If there is a conflict with a space needing to be scheduled, CES will work with each requesting party. Depending on the requestors event type tier, higher priorities will be placed in the room, and alternate accommodations will be provided to the other requestors.
• If the scenario exists that conflicting requests are of equal priority and there are no other accommodation solutions, the Dean of Students will decide.

Category A: Academic

These rooms are primarily used and intended for academic purposes, including but not limited to lecture classrooms, computer labs, academic performance and exhibition, hands-on courses and academic class support (i.e. locker rooms, warm-up spaces, bleachers). While they may serve other categories when not in use, their priority is academic.

Once the academic courses have been scheduled and published, category A spaces are reservable.

Prioritization for Reserving:

• Tier 1: University instructions
• Tier 2: University Instructional Support
• Tier 3: Research Activities
• Tier 4: Student Life Engagement
• Tier 5: Meetings of Groups or Consultants Sponsored
• Tier 6: Other uses/External

Category B: Student Engagement, Student Services, and Administrative Activities

These rooms have been identified as being primarily used and intended to support student life activities, and activities connected to enhancing student engagement, as well as administrative activities enhancing our campus mission.

Prioritization and Timing for Reserving:

• Tier 4: Student Life Engagement
• Tier 1: University instructions
• Tier 2: University Instructional Support
• Tier 3: Research Activities
• Tier 5: Meetings of Groups or Consultants Sponsored
• Tier 6: Other Uses/External

Category C: Other Spaces - Summer Session

Spaces under category C mainly consist of spaces that can only be reserved outside our normal academic year (summer).

Prioritization and Timing for Reserving:

• Tier 5: Meetings of Groups or Consultants Sponsored
• Tier 6: Other uses/External
• Tier 4: Student Life Engagement
• Tier 1: University instructions
• Tier 2: University Instructional Support
• Tier 3: Research Activities

Category D: Specialized Spaces

These rooms are designated campus spaces that are unique in intent and functionality. We have spaces on campus that have been built and/or designated as spaces designated to promote cultural identity and have unique roles in mind. These spaces include (but not limited to) Native American Forum, Goudi’ni

Gallery, Natural History Museum and the Reese Bullen Gallery. Those spaces have limited reservation options through CES in consultation with the previous managing department for appropriateness of events. The previous managing department will have three academic business days to reply to requests. These rooms are available for reservations with approval from CES in-line with the requirements of each space.

Reservations will be processed in the order in which they were received, priority will be given as appropriate and coordinated with the “Event Type Tiers” identified above.

• If there is a conflict with a space needing to be scheduled, CES will work with each requesting party. Depending on the requestors event type tier, higher priorities will be placed in the room, and alternate accommodations will be provided to the other requestors.
• If the scenario exists that conflicting requests are of equal priority and there are no other accommodation solutions, the Dean of Students will make the call.

Reservation Specifics

To make a reservation and obtain more information about specialized spaces, or spaces that require special permission, please contact Conference and Events Services. Reservation for regularly scheduled academic classes, including mid-terms and moving course locations should continue to be routed to the Academic Scheduling office at r25class@humboldt.edu.

Reservation Etiquette

A few notes on reservation conduct:

• Attempt to use a space that is no bigger than your group size to allow larger groups to utilize large capacity spaces
• If your event gets canceled or you now longer need the space, cancel your space as soon as possible so others may reserve it
• Acknowledge that there are limited spaces and resources on our campus, and only reserve what you truly need, when you need it. If your plans change, please cancel your space so it can be released for others to use.
• Try reserving your space as early as possible. We recognize that for some this timing may fall during time off/summer break.
• Some rooms are restricted to certain days of the week and time of the day, and/or may require you to reserve more than one space so as to not interfere with other activities that may be going on. Plan accordingly.
• Do your research on the CES website regarding the needs of your events, such as Zero Waste, technical help, food, risk management, and more.

Alcohol on Campus Information

Cal Poly Humboldt has two policies regarding animals on campus, each of them tailored to a specific group. These policies are as follows:

• P17-09 Animals on Campus Policy – Employees
• P17-09 Animals on Campus Policy – Student, Campus Residents and Visitors

Additional questions regarding service animals are answered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division FAQs about Service Animals and the ADA document.

If after reviewing the above documents, you have more questions, contact the Risk Management & Safety Services office (located in Student & Business Services Building, room 311) at (707) 826-3512.

Animals (Wildlife)

Since we live in a rural area with a community forest as our backyard, seeing wildlife on campus is not an uncommon occurrence. Raccoons, deer, foxes, and other such animals are regularly seen on campus. While none of these animals pose a threat to humans, any wild animal can be potentially dangerous and should be avoided. So as to not attract unnecessary wildlife presence around the residence halls, please dispose of trash in designated areas and check to make certain trash can lids are closed tightly.

If animals are demonstrating unusual behavior or being aggressive without provocation, call UPD at 911 immediately.

Wildlife Safety Tips

• Keep your distance. Animals like having their own space and can become aggressive when they are cornered. These are living creatures that have a will of their own, and the possibility of disease or injury can make an animal very unpredictable.
• Do not touch. These are wild animals. They might look cute, but they also have teeth.
• Do not feed. Most human food is not healthy for wild animals to digest. In addition, feeding them causes them to become dependent on humans for food rather than hunting or foraging for themselves.
• Do not take them home with you. These are wild animals and should remain in the wild.
• Do not harass or throw things at wildlife. 

Mountain Lions

Mountain lions are very shy creatures and are rarely seen. However, they have been spotted in the community forest on occasion and in the woods behind the Canyon. Should you have an encounter with a mountain lion, DO NOT turn and run away. Give the animal its space, shout or yell at it, this will likely cause it to move along on its way. Be sure to contact UPD if you have an encounter or spot a mountain lion on campus.

Background Check Information

Youth Protection Program Information

Cash Handling & Fundraising Information

Disability Accommodations Information

If you need to report an incident on campus:

• Dial 911 for emergencies
• Dial 826-5555 for non-emergency assistance

For more information regarding Humboldt Emergency Management:

• Call 826-4635 or
• Email EOC@humboldt.edu

Emergency Management Information

Hospitality Expenses Information

Please refer to to the Housing and Residence Life ResLife & Handbook for the most up to date Policies and Guidelines.

Housing Policies & Guidelines

Humboldt students and employees can connect their private and Humboldt laptops and smartphones to a free and secure wireless network called eduroam anywhere on campus by using their Humboldt user name and password.

Residents may use ResNet while in the Residence Halls

Gusts may use HumboldtConnect to register for 3 days of free wi-fi.

Conference & Events groups may request a private wi-fi account in advance if needed.

View the Humboldt Network Connection Policy

Eduroam allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to access the internet across campus and when visiting other participating institutions by simply opening their laptop or other mobile device.

All devices need to be running a currently supported operating system, and laptops must have anti-virus software with up-to-date definitions installed to connect to eduroam. If you are having problems connecting to eduroam, read the instruction on getting connected.

Humboldt visitors:

• Can use the self-service guest wireless network by selecting HumboldtGuest option on their device when they are on campus, registering with their email address and cell number, and receiving their password via text message.
• Can request that their campus host arranges access to campus computers in unrestricted computer labs and/or smart classrooms. The sponsoring department should create a New User Guest Account by going to Account Settings > Requests > Request Access > Create NewUser in their myhumboldt portal.
• Visitors from other academic institutions with an eduroam account can access the wireless network directly via the eduroam option on their device. This device must be running a currently supported operating system, and laptops must have anti-virus with up-to-date definitions installed in order to connect to eduroam.

For any additional questions on campus internet and WiFi contact Humboldt Help Desk at (707) 826-4357.

All Event coordinators using campus facilities may be granted a key card for access with prior approval. It is the responsibility of the individual the key is released to, to maintain the status of the key at all times. Lending your keys to another person is prohibited and may result in legal action. Use of another’s key to enter a building is strictly prohibited. Report lost keys immediately to the Conference & Event Coordinator, Campus Locksmith, or UPD accordingly.

Humboldt's Key Access Control Policy

There are many ways promote and publicize your event on and off campus. You can submit information about your event to campus digital services, create posters and fliers, utilize the campus radio stations and the student newspaper, just to name a few.

For a comprehensive list of ways to advertise your event check out the Word Out Marketing Guide.

When creating your promotional materials, follow the Humboldt Brand guidelines and use the official Humboldt logos.

To allow participants with disabilities to contact you with ample time to make the required accommodations, include the following language in your advertising materials:

"Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the [event organizer] at [organizer’s phone #] or [organizer’s email] as soon as possible. Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange."

If you are not versed in graphic design, considering employing Humboldt Marketing & Communications Creative Services team to help you develop the right materials to promote your event. You can contact the Marketing & Communications department (located on the second floor of Nelson Hall West) at (707) 826-3321 or marcom@humboldt.edu.

If you plan to post fliers on campus, make sure to stop by the University Center Information Desk (located on the first floor the University Center building). All fliers posted on campus must be approved and stamped by the Information Desk staff before they can be displayed.

• Humboldt groups and organizations are permitted up to 50 fliers per event.
• Non-Humboldt groups and organizations are permitted up to 20 fliers per event.
   

Fliers posted in Residence Life areas require additional approval from the Housing Info Desk. For more information on promoting events in Housing areas visit the Publicity section of the the ResLife & You Handbook.

A few notes on reservation conduct:

• Attempt to use a space that is no bigger than your group size to allow larger groups to utilize large capacity spaces
• If your event gets canceled or you now longer need the space, cancel your space as soon as possible so others may reserve it
• Acknowledge that there are limited spaces and resources on our campus, and only reserve what you truly need, when you need it. If your plans change, please cancel your space so it can be released for others to use.
• Try reserving your space as early as possible. We recognize that for some this timing may fall during time off/summer break.
• Some rooms are restricted to certain days of the week and time of the day, and/or may require you to reserve more than one space so as to not interfere with other activities that may be going on. Plan accordingly.
• Do your research on the CES website regarding the needs of your events, such as Zero Waste, technical help, food, risk management, and more.

Humboldt Sales & Solicitation Policy

Cal Poly Humboldt joined other California State University campuses in becoming a smoke- and tobacco-free campus beginning Sept. 1, 2017.

The effort comes after the CSU Chancellor’s Office issued an executive order announcing a system-wide policy that all 23 campuses will become smoke and tobacco free. The policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, volunteers, contractors or vendors, and visitors. It also covers all University buildings, including residence halls, and off-campus buildings like the Humboldt Aquatic Center in Eureka and the Telonicher Marine Lab in Trinidad.

The policy prohibits the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other smoke emitting products, including e-cigarettes and vapor devices. Further definitions are provided in the Executive Order 1108.

“A cornerstone of the California State University and higher education is the principle of one’s individual freedom to learn, teach, work, think, and take part in their intellectual and career endeavors in a fulfilling, rewarding, safe, and healthy environment,” the Executive Order states.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment Systemwide Policy

Vehicle Use & Accident Reporting

Vendor Information

Zero Waste Events