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Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 57
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 5
  • Arson: 7
  • Burglary: 58
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Sex Offenses: 18
  • Vehicle Theft: 3
Safety Services
  • Assault Prevention Education
  • Bike Lock Program
  • Bike Registration
  • Campus Shuttle Service
  • Emergency Phones
  • Escort Service
  • Laptop Registration
  • Operation ID
  • Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD)
Health Services
  • Alcohol and drug counseling
  • Allergy Clinic
  • Athletic Medicine
  • Eating Concerns Counseling,
  • Immunization Services
  • Outpatient and inpatient services
  • Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources and Education Program
  • Sexuality Education Counseling and Health Office (annual exams for women, care for infections and STDs, morning after pills, preconception advising, pregnancy testing and options, HIV and STD testing, discounted contraception)
  • TravelSmart Program Counseling Center (Individual & Group Counseling)
Day Care Services? No

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Princeton has 24-hour campus security. Whether they’re breaking up a noisy room party or assisting in medical emergencies, safety officers always pose a strong presence. Because of Princeton’s size, most students feel safe enough to walk across campus alone in the middle of the night to the 24-hour WaWa convenience store for a cup of coffee or wrap sandwich after everything else is closed. The most common crime seems to be theft of unattended items, namely laptop computers, bicycles, and jackets. Recently, however, there has been more attention placed on campus sexual violence in the form of date rape thanks to an intensive Take Back the Night program initiated by the Organization for Women Leaders (OWL), a women’s issues group founded by several members of Princeton’s Class of 2003.

As a town, Princeton is extremely safe. The fact that students feel comfortable walking home from the library rather than constantly worry about how to get from place to place means that students really have time to concentrate on their studies. Some may even lament that the constant presence of Public Safety officers makes it difficult to have too much fun on campus, but the University has made personal safety a top priority, particularly through the installation of a personal I.D. system for getting into dormitories and other major University Buildings.

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Health & Safety at Princeton University

IjeomaJaykay

Psychology & Counseling '15

4.6
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Really Safe.

Princeton University is a really safe environment-- I never feel endangered walking through campus at night. Public safety is everywhere, and if you need help medically, the Health Center is always open.

May 21, 2012

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ptonstudent14

Anthropology and Archaeology '14

5.0
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Safe

Campus is safe and getting medical treatment is quick and easy.

Nov 05, 2010

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collegelife20129

Economics '13

4.2
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Safe

I always feel safe although I have heard of theft.

Aug 06, 2010

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User rating for Princeton University - Health & Safety is 4.6 out of 5 based on 14 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Security OfficeWhat's This?

911 (emergencies) (609) 258-3134 (non-emergencies)

Health CenterWhat's This?

Monday 8:45 a.m.– 4:45 p.m., Tuesday 10:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wednesday–Friday 8:45 a.m.– 4:45 p.m. Urgent care available daily 24 hours.

Did You Know?
  • Historically, Princeton has had the lowest campus crime rate in the Ivy League.
  • Princeton has its own police force that patrols the campus 24 hours a day and is available to pick up students whenever necessary.

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