The University is concerned about the safety and security of all students residing in on-campus housing. All access doors to residence halls are secured 24 hours a day. Each residence hall or on-campus apartment has its own access door with a lock that residents are urged to secure at all times.

University Police recommends that all students lock their door every time they leave their room.

Lock your door:

  • When you leave your room for only a few minutes.
  • When you are gone for the day or overnight.
  • When you are inside the room.
  • Basically, at all times!

Auxiliary Police employs students to patrol the exterior areas of residence halls from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. The Auxiliary Police aid in the safety and security of the students in the residence halls by:

  • Monitoring the doors to make sure they are operating appropriately.
  • Helping assure that only residents and escorted guests enter residence halls.
  • Monitoring persons in the area and reporting any suspicious or criminal activity to the University Police.
  • Monitoring access control computers for any door alarms.

Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 9-1-1
Department: 814-863-1111

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