Boston University
- Health & Safety

Safety First

I have found that Boston University maintains a very safe campus. Although it is a fairly large campus I have never felt unsafe, even when walking home at midnight. They have a well staffed police force that has a station right across from my building. However, we are also covered by the Boston Police Department, Brookline Police Department and Cambridge Police Department. We also have a student security escort service that will walk students home at night if they are worried about walking home alone.

Extremely Safe

I felt so safe because I could call the university police at any time as well as notify them via the. Our box system

So So

BU housing is generally safe with security at the entrance of almost all dorms. Petty theft happens but only if you're not locking up or watching your things. Be careful if you like partying because BU prides itself on the fact that its police force cracks down on underage drinking. While the BUPD has its grip on underage drinking, they can sometimes lack in their response to other situations. That said, it's a generally safe campus for being in a city.