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Boston University - Health & Safety - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Health & Safety

B+
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Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 53 police officers 57 security officers
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 5
  • Arson: 1
  • Burglary: 59
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Sex Offenses: 6
  • Vehicle Theft: 1
Safety Services
  • 50 blue-light phones
  • Bike and laptop registration
  • BU escort service
  • Crisis intervention hotline
  • RAD program
  • Rape hotline
  • Red phones
  • Self-defense classes
Health Services
  • Allergy shots
  • Basic medical care
  • Chiropractic services
  • Counseling center
  • Crisis intervention
  • Dental care
  • Immunizations
  • In-patient care
  • Lab services
  • Medical walk-in clinic
  • Men's health
  • Mental health clinic
  • Nutrition services
  • Physicals
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Sports medicine
  • Travel medicine
  • Women's health
  • X-ray
Day Care Services? No

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There is no question, students feel safe on campus. Most even report feeling perfectly comfortable roaming the area alone at night. The overwhelming presence of campus security, however, does put a significant strain on student life in the dorms, so avoiding the larger on-campus housing options is universally suggested to decrease problems with the stringent guest policies and curfews adhered to at BU. Bay State Road and South Campus housing do not have security guards at the entrance, thereby allowing for more freedom.

To be honest, it is not that difficult to avoid interaction with campus security. The University is littered with blue-light phones, there is a 24-hour crisis hotline, and there’s an escort service for late-night traveling (which, by the way, is the best way to get from one end of campus to the other for free). There are almost always people out and about—even after the rest of the city shuts down.

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Health & Safety at Boston University

BBallin1337

'14

Business Administration and Management

3.5
B

Could Be Safer

The police do as much harm as good, stopping petty student crimes over the muggings, and rapes, and thefts that occur around campus.

Jan 31, 2012

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Health & Safety at Boston University

pjjohnson15

'15

Business Administration and Management

4.2
A-

Little to Worry About

On campus, and even off campus I have never felt uncomfortable or worried that I would be harmed or have something stolen. BUPD is always patrolling (particularly at night) to keep you safe, even though they can be a hassle about parties sometimes.

Jan 20, 2012

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Health & Safety at Boston University

kornblut

'15

Sociology

3.5
B

Watch Your Back

You will be fine you just need to watch your back.

Jan 12, 2012

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How would you rate the quality and convenience of the student health center?

Facts

Did You Know?

The office of the Vice President and Dean of Students, located in the GSU (George Sherman Union), distributes the Lifebook, which provides information about the details of daily life. This book is a helpful guide to security procedures and information on campus.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

BU Police Department
32 Harry Agganis Way
(617) 353-2121
www.bu.edu/police

Health CenterWhat's This?

Student Health Services
881 Commonwealth Ave.
(617) 353-3569 or 3575 (24-hour emergency mentail health care); (617) 353-2121 (24-hour crisis intervention counselors)
www.bu.edu/shs
Daily 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. except University holidays. The infirmary is open 24 hours a day during the academic year, with visitation from 1 p.m.–6 p.m. The Crisis Intervention counselors are available 24 hours at (617) 353-2121.

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