Guidelines For Students

If you are a student having reactions to your roommate's/neighbour's scents in residence:

• If you know the person well and feel comfortable with him or her, you could approach him or her directly. Explain what the problem is -- what you think you are reacting to and explain what kind of reaction(s) the fragrance triggers.
• Ask him or her to visit this website for more information.
• Ask your roommate/neighbour to consider switching to unscented products.

If you're having a reaction to the scented products worn by your classmate(s): If it's a fragrance (or fragrances) worn by a particular classmate:

• If you know the person well and feel comfortable with him or her, you can:
  • Explain what the problem is -- what you think you are reacting to and explain what kind of reaction(s) the fragrance triggers.
  • Ask her or him to visit the university's Scent-Reduced website for educational information.
  • Ask your classmate if he or she would consider switching to unscented products.
• If you feel that direct contact with the scent would worsen your reaction or if you don't feel comfortable approaching the person wearing the scent, approach your professor or the teaching assistant and ask that they speak to your classmates about the matter.

If the problem continues, email contact on Scent-Reduced website.

If you are a student who is wearing a scented product(s) and you are approached by another student or your professor:

• Do not take the request to refrain from using scented products as a personal affront — this is about the impact of chemicals on people, not about you.
• Work with others to find out what product or products are causing the reaction.
• Be part of the solution and switch to fragrance-free products.