What should students know about safety and security in on-campus housing?
Safety and security are shared responsibilities between individual students and the University. Residence hall security measures include locked wing doors, 24-hour front desk operations in all halls, security phones located throughout campus, a campus evening escort system, and residence hall staff on duty evenings and weekends. However, students must take appropriate security measures to protect themselves. Room doors should be locked when the room is left unoccupied and students should carry their keys at all times. Most campus crimes are “crimes of opportunity” occurring due to unlocked doors or unattended possessions. Students are encouraged to walk in groups and to use the escort service at night. Any suspicious activity should be reported to campus police and residence hall staff immediately.
