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Perhaps because Tallahasee is such a friendly town, people tend to take for granted that serious crimes rarely ever happen. Still, the University’s Office of Safety and Security has done everything possible to ensure that the campus is extremely safe. Emergency phones are attached to blue light posts all around campus and the Safety and Security Shuttle allows students who feel either unsafe to walk or are too inebriated to drive from running into trouble. Most female students admit to feeling very safe when they walk across campus late at night, especially because all paths and streets tend to be well lit and clear of huge bushes or trees. All dorms require ID cards to enter, and as a result, many students don’t always feel the need to lock their doors.
One of the main problems that occurs on campus is theft, mostly in places like Strozier Library or the Student Life Building, where students often leave their belongings unattended for long periods of time. Safety and Security officers generally do a very good job of tracking down stolen items, and for the most part, students tend not to steal from other students. Even so, Safety and Security encourages students to register their bicycles with the school in case they are stolen and then turn up a week later somewhere in town—as has been known to happen before.
btp10c
'12
History
Super Safe
I always feel safe on campus, FSUPD are extremely helpful and reliable.
Feb 08, 2012
jesslus
'15
Biology
Safety Is Average
Florida State University is an open campus, so strangers can come on campus,but its rare. it is a safe school, police patrol the campus, RA checks the dorms,and there are school buses and vans you can take at night.
Dec 29, 2011
mannyyy
International Studies
Campus Safety
Florida State is one of the safest colleges I visited before I finally chose it. Walking around at night it is not too dark because there are many street lights. In addition it is safe knowing that there is a tower that alerts the police in vision at any possible spot you are standing.
Dec 23, 2011
Confidential mental health counseling is available at no charge to students at the Thagard Student Health Center. Counselors specialize in many different areas, including alcohol/drug abuse, anger, assault/date rape, assertiveness, anxiety, depression, discrimination, eating disorders, family, grief, relationships, self-esteem, sexual abuse, sexuality/sexual orientation, social isolation, stress, suicidal thoughts, test anxiety/study skills, and time management. Counseling options include individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, psychiatric consultation, workshops and presentations, and peer-facilitation training.
FSU Police Department830 W. Jefferson St.(850) 644-1234www.police.fsu.edu
Thagard Student Health CenterMagnolia Way, near Montgomery Gym(850) 644-6230www.tshc.fsu.eduMonday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
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