PROHIBITED

The Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) issues a 100% Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and tobacco use of any kind will be prohibited on the SUNO campus and/or other properties owned and/or leased locations/premises; all internal and external areas, SUNO Housing, and parking lots; all entrances and exits; and in all SUNO owned and/or leased vehicles. Students and employees may not smoke in their own or others’ vehicles when the vehicles are parked on SUNO properties.

Southern University at New Orleans officers are commissioned, certified police officers and carry firearms. Select supervisors and officers are Taser and Baton certified, and all patrol officers carry pepper spray and handcuffs. Outside law enforcement personnel who are authorized to possess weapons may do so within the scope of their authority. No other persons are permitted to possess weapons on University property, even if such weapons are legally registered.

DO NOT DISCONNECT OR TAMPER WITH SMOKE DETECTORS. DOING SO IS A CRIME!

Recognizing that drug use poses health and safety hazards to employees, students, and the community at large, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) considers the abuse of drugs to be a very serious matter – one that cannot be tolerated in the workplace or classroom.

Southern University at New Orleans acknowledges and adheres to the state of Louisiana's alcohol consumption law. The law clearly states that “individuals under the age of 21 shall not be served alcoholic beverages nor will individuals under the age of 21 be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.”

Sanctions for student violations will be addressed by Judicial Affairs and those for SUNO employees will be addressed by Human Resources. Consequences of violating this policy encompasses wide range of sanctions that include, but are not limited to, verbal warning, written documentation/warning, and dismissal/expulsion proceedings for both employees and students.