Illinois Wesleyan University - Health & Safety

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College Prowler Take

Illinois Wesleyan is situated on the border between historic neighborhoods and a prominent commercial district. This seems to scare students a lot more than it should. Most students overestimate the rate of crime in the area, let alone on campus. There have been instances of theft and property damage, but these are never very extreme incidents. A few years ago, a Bloomington resident broke into the administration building with a stolen key and made off with a good number of computers and some cash. That stirred up the campus community for a while, but the local police tracked down the perp within a few weeks. The IWU security staff are also well-trained and respond to any calls within minutes because campus is so small.

Ultimately, you are responsible for your own safety. No one should walk too far off campus at night, but neither should students be afraid of exploring the town during the day. Granted, most security calls are in response to noise violations and parking issues, but Security officers do what they do well. Many students feel comfortable leaving their laptops unsupervised in the library, and incidences of rape are unheard of. For these reasons, IWU is an altogether safe campus that poses a minimal risk to students and local residents as well.

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Students Speak Out

shushee89 says:

Wesleyan students are usually... Wesleyan students are usually pretty trustworthy, and you never have to worry about having anything stolen. I have never seen anyone lock up their laptop on campus. There is a really strong community feel. 12345 Health & Safety: August 15, 2008 Report

shushee89 says:

I wouldn't walk around along in... I wouldn't walk around along in the middle of the night, but I definitely feel safe on campus. 12345 Health & Safety: August 15, 2008 Report

Anonymous says:

Because campus is so small,... Because campus is so small, Security is able to make rounds nearly every 15 minutes. There are plenty of blue-light phones all over the quad in case of emergency. Besides, this part of town is pretty low-key. 12345 Health & Safety Report

Anonymous says:

Security has become more visible,... Security has become more visible, and campus has always felt pretty safe. Watch yourself once you step off campus, though, some of the neighborhoods that are closer are a little sketchy. 12345 Health & Safety Report

Anonymous says:

Security is good on campus. We... Security is good on campus. We have plenty of blue-light security poles, and our security staff is well-trained and physically fit. 12345 Health & Safety Report

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