FAQs
According to KPU Policy SR3 (Smoke Free Campuses and Premises Policy), smoking and vaping is prohibited on all KPU campuses and properties, including inside private vehicles while they are parked on KPU properties. This now includes recreational cannabis. KPU is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its students, employees, and contractors as well as visitors, and recognizes that smoking is a serious health hazard. For more information, please refer to KPU’s Smoke Free Campuses and Premises Policy.
This could potentially be a violation of KPU Policy ST7 (Student Conduct Non-Academic) or KPU Policy SR3 (Smoke Free Campuses and Premises Policy). As with all University policies, enforcement can be taken through appropriate corrective administrative or non-academic discipline, or, in the case of a student, through the Student Rights and Responsibilities Office.
a. If you suspect someone needs urgent medical attention, please call 911 and then call Security at your respective campus. Surrey Campus: 778.578.6312 - Richmond Campus: 604-244-0130 - Cloverdale Campus: 604.574.2840 - Langley Campus: 604-514-0297 – Civic Plaza: 604.598.5276
No, you will not get in trouble for reporting someone you believe is impaired by cannabis or other non-medical drugs. In any case requiring emergency medical assistance, anyone reporting potential drug use will not be subject to disciplinary action. This includes the person making the report, the person needing medical assistance, and any other witnesses or bystanders present at the time of the medical emergency.
a. If a student created a disruption during class due to possible intoxication from recreational cannabis or other non-medical drugs, enforcement can be taken through appropriate corrective administrative or non-academic discipline. In the case of a student, this will be done through the Student Rights and Responsibilities Office.
They may be in violation of the Smoke Free Campuses and Premises Policy. Everyone on campus is expected to abide by all KPU policies, as well as provincial regulations regarding recreational cannabis possession and use. However, Security is on campus every day, and will ensure that the KPU community is aware of and following the rules.
Students who require personalized plans to ensure access to the university and success in achieving academic goals should contact KPU Accessibility Services by phone at 604-599-2828 or by email at access@kpu.ca.
Students who require personalized plans to ensure access to the university and success in achieving academic goals should contact KPU Accessibility Services by phone at 604-599-2828 or by email at access@kpu.ca.
Students are expected to treat recreational cannabis products, including edibles, similarly to other non-medical drugs or alcohol and not consume them while on KPU campuses and properties, including in your own personal vehicle.
Yes, as long as it is not smoked, vaped or consumed while on KPU campuses and/or properties. Students are reminded to abide by all federal and provincial laws regarding recreational cannabis possession and use. This includes storing cannabis products in sealed, scent-proof containers when not in use. Additionally, students are reminded they are part of the KPU community, and behaviors that negatively impact other learners will be addressed. For example, KPU’s Scent Awareness Program considers the difficulties that exposure to scented products can cause, therefore the University encourages faculty, staff, students and visitors to avoid the use of heavy scents on campus.
The response is varied across Canada, but many universities have decided to go completely smoke free, similarly to KPU. Additionally, many campuses with residences are prohibiting smoking, consuming, or growing cannabis on their campuses.
If you are a student, there are a number of resources on campus where you can find support, including the Student Rights and Responsibilities office and KPU Counselling Services. For more on and off-campus resources, please visit the “Resources” section of this webpage.
No, at this current time there are no standalone policies focused on cannabis. However, KPU does have policy focused on the consumption of non-medical use of drugs and alcohol (SR1 - Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages and the Non-Medical Use of Drugs on University Premises Policy).