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Cornell University - Health & Safety - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Health & Safety

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Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 54
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
  • Arson: 2
  • Burglary: 29
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Sex Offenses: 1
  • Vehicle Theft: 2
Safety Services
  • Blue-light phones
  • Campus shuttles
  • Crime prevention services
  • CU police force
  • Escort service
  • Fingerprinting services
  • Lost and stolen property reporting
  • Patroling the University around the clock
  • Self-defense PE courses
  • Van call service
Health Services
  • Alcohol, other drug, and tobacco–cessation services
  • Allergy shots and immunizations
  • Cornell Healthy Eating Program (CHEP)
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • General medical services
  • Health-promotion services
  • HIV testing and counseling
  • Laboratory and radiology services
  • Occupational health
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical therapy and massage therapy
  • Sexual-health services (including yearly GYN exam)
  • Sports medicine
  • Travel clinic (advice, immunizations, supplies)
  • X-Ray (radiology)
Day Care Services? No

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students agree that Cornell is a very safe campus, since it’s had only a few seriously consequential incidents in the past. In recent years, bias-related incidents against minority students have risen slightly, but such events are the exception, not the rule. Sexual assault is not widely reported, although whether this is due to infrequency or simply a lack of reporting is unclear, as many students concur that the campus feels slightly less welcoming for women than for men.

The occasional robbery or mugging does occur in Collegetown or Ithaca, but rarely on Cornell’s campus. In general, Ithaca is a very safe area, perhaps due to its small size. Some students think that the campus is safer there than at other schools. This is most likely due to the fact that the campus is somewhat isolated, and Cornell has an alert and diligent police force, with a variety of services available to ensure student safety.

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Health & Safety at Cornell University

Luckydicelost

'08

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.6
A

Very Safe

I have never felt unsafe on any part of Cornell's campus.

Jan 31, 2012

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Health & Safety at Cornell University

akareem81

'15

Mechanical Engineering

5.0
A+

It Is Quite Safe

I usually leave my dorm door open because I know people on my floor and its a safe environment

Nov 16, 2011

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Health & Safety at Cornell University

kyr137

'15

Psychology

4.6
A

Very Safe Campus

I always feel safe on campus. Cornell uses the blue light system so you can always use that if you ever don't feel safe, but otherwise as long as you make sure you don't walk alone late at night you shouldn't have to worry about safety on campus. A lot of bikes get stolen on campus, though, so be careful about that.

Nov 16, 2011

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

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Cornell University Police
G2 Barton Hall
(607) 255-1111
www.cupolice.cornell.edu

Health CenterWhat's This?

Gannett Health Center
110 Ho Plaza
(607) 255-5155
www.gannett.cornell.edu
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Hometown: Hewlett, N.Y., and Ithaca, N.Y.

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