New York ? What’s college life without cigarettes?

New York University students will find out this fall when a ban on smoking in dorms goes into effect.

“My body is used to the nicotine,” said Kira Portnaya, 19, a freshman communications major. “When they take that away, it’s definitely going to have negative effects on my school performance.”

The policy change – decided by a committee of students, faculty and staff after 18 months of discussion – will apply to all 24 of NYU’s residence halls.

The liberal arts university in New York’s Greenwich Village joins Barnard and Fordham as New York City schools that don’t permit lighting up in dorms.

The policy is aimed at minimizing fire hazards and protecting the health of students.