Effective August 1, 2015, LMU is a Tobacco-Free Campus, with smoking and all other tobacco usage prohibited. This policy applies to all University buildings/grounds (including residence halls), including parking lots and cars parked on LMU properties; LMU-affiliated off-campus locations and clinics; and any buildings owned, leased or rented by LMU in all other areas. This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, contractors, and visitors of LMU and is in effect 24 hours a day, year-round. Students must follow the smoking policies of the agencies at where practice placement are secured.