Campus Safety Tips for New and Returning Students

• Residence safety:
  • Don’t leave your residence (yes, even in the dorms) without locking up, no matter how quickly you plan to return.
  • Make it your practice to close and lock your windows, and windows in common spaces.
  • Keep your blinds and curtains closed when sleeping and/or at night.
  • Pick up a laptop lock to make sure your term paper doesn’t walk away while you grab a snack.
  • Use a small safe to keep your valuables protected from well-meaning roomies or unexpected “guests.”
  • Always lock up your bike securely with a U-Lock. 
• Out and about safety:
  • Be aware of your surroundings by being able to see and hear what is happening around you.
  • Let a friend know where you’re going if you’re going somewhere by yourself. 
  • Do not leave valuables, food, or drinks unattended in common spaces.
  • Do not leave an event with people you don’t know.
  • If you’re venturing into the Canyon, make sure you have a working flashlight in case you lose track of time and have to make your way out after dark.
• After dark campus safety:
  • Have the Community Safety Emergency number programmed into your phone: 503-788-6666. Call 911 for off-campus emergencies.
  • Know the locations of campus emergency phones along the routes you use: Map - List
  • Use the best lit and most frequently traveled pathway available.
  • Travel with a companion, when possible, or talk with someone on the phone while walking.
  • Do not use earbuds or headphones that prevent you from hearing around you while walking at night.
  • Carry a powerful flashlight.
  • Carry a whistle or noise-making device.
  • Call Community Safety for an escort 24/7 - 503-517-5355