Smoking on school grounds is prohibited by law. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) monitors compliance with this and will fine the UvA in case of a violation. Such fines can cost us tens of thousands of euros, and we would rather spend that money on your degree programme.
If you are smoking in a prohibited area, security or a smoking coach will call you to account. If the security guard deems it necessary, they may write down your details. Be friendly to security, do not enter into a discussion and follow their instructions.
If you see someone smoking on campus, kindly ask them to do this somewhere else. We are all responsible for a smoke-free environment. Security and smoking coaches should not have to enforce this rule by themselves.
Thanks for your cooperation. We're counting on you!
The no-smoking policy is part of our Rules, regulations and codes of conduct. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the FS Service Desk.
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