I would argue it's better to consume it there than possibly out driving around doing it. Or firing it up at a buddies house only to have to drive home later. Or in public. Of all the options he had available, his own dorm room was the best choice to make. Of course many will say, not smoking at all would be the best choice to make. And to them I say.....
Nobody liked you guys in college.
I never cared if anyone liked me. Still don't.