Safety Tips

Safety and crime prevention starts with personal responsibility. Keeping the following tips in mind will ensure that the campus community is a safer place.

• Set up your emergency contacts.
• Walk with another person after dark, or call for an escort.
• Be aware of your surroundings and any signs that something is out of place.
• Stay in well-lit areas; stay away from alleys, dark corners and bushes whenever possible.
• Don't carry large sums of money.
• Lock your valuables securely, even in your room.
• Mark your property for quick identification.
• Do not risk injury if someone attempts to forcibly take your wallet, purse, or other personal belongings.
• Don't attach your ID to your keys or mark your keychain with your name and address.
• If your keys are lost or stolen, notify Campus Safety and Residential Life immediately.
• Get to know your neighbors. Share information about suspicious activity with them.

Safety & Security Report (146K PDF)