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A healthy community starts right here.

In NUS, we check in and we show up! We are stronger together. Check out the support and resources that are available for students.

Support and Resource

The University will support students who wish to quit smoking or vaping.

Helplines	Purpose	Contact details
University Health Centre (UHC)	Booking of consultation and General enquiries	uhc_wellness@nus.edu.sg
Health Promotion Board (HPB)	QuitLine	1800 438 2000
Health Promotion Board (HPB)	QuitVape Appointment Request	https://for.sg/quitvapeappt
National Addictions Management Service (NAMS)	NAMS 24/7 Mental health support: National Mindline	1771
National Addictions Management Service (NAMS)	General enquiries	6389 2000

You may also refer to the dedicated microsite, gov.sg/stopvaping, or HealthHub for more information about the harms of vaping and resources to quit.

NUS takes a zero-tolerance stance on vaping.

To align with the national stance and safeguard the health and well-being of our community, the University has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards vaping.

Strict Disciplinary Actions

Students caught vaping will be reported to the authorities. In addition to penalties by Health Sciences Authority (HSA) or Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), student offenders will also face stricter disciplinary measures from 1 September 2025. Students should note that vaping off campus is also subject to NUS disciplinary measures.

i. Vaping Offences

First-time offenders will face disciplinary sanctions including eviction from their hostels and being deemed ineligible for any form of on-campus housing, student leadership roles and overseas NUS programmes. Repeat offenders will face severe disciplinary sanctions such as candidature suspension.

ii. Drug Offences (including Etomidate Vapes)

Students found to have committed drug offences (including but not restricted to the use or possession of etomidate vapes) will be brought before a Board of Discipline and face severe disciplinary sanctions including suspension or termination of candidature.

Vaping

Drugs (including Etomidate Vapes)

First-time offenders

Eviction from hostel

Withdrawal of privileges*

Community-based sanctions

Letter of Reprimand

Suspension of candidature

Eviction from hostel

Withdrawal of privileges*

Community-based sanctions

Letter of Reprimand

Repeat offenders

Suspension of candidature

Eviction from hostel

Withdrawal of privileges*

Community-based sanctions

Letter of Reprimand

Termination of candidature

*Example of privileges include, but not limited to, on-campus housing, student leadership roles, institutional representations at competitions, participation in overseas programmes/opportunities, and receipt of scholarships and/or awards.

Enforcement

The University will enhance enforcement efforts and step up surveillance measures to ensure that the campus remains vape-free. Campus Emergency and Security (CES) officers will be increasing patrols and checks around campus.

Members of the NUS community can report any sightings of illegal vaping or sale and possession of e-vaporisers to CES via their 24-hour hotline 6874 1616 or to the Whistleblowing channels: 6516 6209 or whistleblow@nus.edu.sg.

Students staying on campus can also report to their Resident Fellow or Master.

Shaping a Vape‑free NUS: Student ambassadors turn insight into action

Designed for action, the workshop equipped student leaders with ground-up initiatives to make NUS safer and ensure support is easy to access.

WHOSAY? Podcast: Ditch the Puff (Part 1) – The Real Cost of Vaping

A/P Stella Tan (NUS Office of Student Conduct) and Fazulee (NUS Office of Campus Emergency and Security) breaks down what’s really in vape pods and why the stakes are higher than you think.

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WHOSAY? Ep 16: Ditch the Puff (Part 2) – Breaking Away from the Vaping Crowd

NUS Anti-Vaping Ambassador Ying Xuan and NAMS Principal Counsellor Viknesan deep dive into the journey to quit vaping and how students can get support to help them quit.

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