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Northeastern University - Health & Safety - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Health & Safety

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Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 56 trained officers
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
  • Arson: 0
  • Burglary: 24
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 3
  • Sex Offenses: 5
  • Vehicle Theft: 1
Safety Services
  • 24-hour emergency telephones
  • Domestic violence/sexual assault victim services
  • Fingerprinting
  • Lost and Found
  • On-campus ambulance service
  • Personal escort service
  • Property ID
  • SAFEnet/NU Alert message system
  • Well-lit pathways
Health Services
  • Allergy shots
  • Basic medical services
  • Counseling services
  • Gynecology
  • Physicals
  • STD testing
  • Women's health
Day Care Services? Yes

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Overall, Boston is a fairly safe city, considering its size and student population. The level of safety is really a determinant of the neighborhood. Like any city, it's important to stay alert and remain cautious when it comes to bad neighborhoods or walking alone at night. If you are smart about your surroundings and take general safety precautions, you should feel safe around Northeastern. The campus is a very nice area and predominantly safe; however, if you're heading up to Mission Hill or in the direction towards Roxbury, those areas can feel less protected. Residence halls are strict about patrolling the entrances and making sure that no intruders get into the areas. Most students feel safe around the campus areas, and if something makes them uncomfortable, there are always resources nearby.

The NUPD and campus security officers make a significant effort to ensure that students are safe and secure in their environment. Public Safety usually patrols around campus in the late hours and even offers students rides to any location that is within one mile from campus. There are many emergency call-boxes surrounding the campus borders; they are easily distinguishable with a blue light on top and the title "Northeastern University Campus Emergency Phone." The Boston Police Department is located right next to Northeastern's campus, and the department recognizes its responsibility to provide protective services to the campus community.

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Health & Safety at Northeastern University

catherinebellestrong

'14

International Studies

3.5
B

Safe Enough

I have never felt unsafe on Northeastern's campus but I have been around some strange company close to the borders of campus.

Jan 19, 2012

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Health & Safety at Northeastern University

etorre14

'15

Veterinary Technician and Assistant

5.0
A+

Safe and Helpful

NEIU is a great safe place for students. There hasn't been any problems since I have started my first semester. Security keeps it eyes wide open for anything and takes great care are of students that are inside or outside. You will always see security around campus.

Dec 22, 2011

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Health & Safety at Northeastern University

Mirfeta035

'13

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

5.0
A+

Safety Is First

Northeastern Univeristy has their own police station. The NUPD are constantly strolling around campus making sure all regulations are being followed. The cruiseres are always on duty and avaliable for assistance for any student of faculty memeber at any time.

Dec 10, 2011

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Facts

Did You Know? A team of University police officers, EMTs, health/counseling experts, and other professionals respond to a wide range of potential situations.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Public Safety
716 Columbus Ave.
(617) 373-3333
www.northeastern.edu/publicsafety

Health CenterWhat's This?

University Health and Counseling Services
Forsyth Building, Suite 135
(617) 373-2772
www.northeastern.edu/uhcs
Monday 8 a.m.– 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.– 5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.

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College Prowler guides are in the hands of students throughout the entire process. Because you can't make student-written guides without the students, we have students at each campus who write, edit, and survey their peers for every guide that we publish. Thanks to our most recent student author at NU

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Hometown: Swampscott, MA

Major: Journalism

Grad Year: 2012

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