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University of Florida - Health & Safety - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers 89
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 6
  • Arson: 1
  • Burglary: 41
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Sex Offenses: 1
  • Vehicle Theft: 0
Safety Services
  • 24-hour patrol
  • Bicycle registration
  • Community safety programs
  • Emergency alert program
  • Emergency blue-light phones
  • Operation identification
  • Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
  • Silent Witness
  • Student auxilliary patrols
Health Services
  • Allergy shots
  • Birth control
  • Dermatology clinic
  • General medical care
  • Immunizations
  • Laboratory
  • Massage therapy
  • Medical studies
  • Mental health services
  • Occupational medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical therapy
  • Radiology
  • Sports medicine clinic
  • Travel clinic
  • Women's health
Day Care Services? Yes

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

UF’s state- and nationally-accredited police department is not just some lame rent-a-cop force. They keep an eye on the campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in patrol cars, on motorcycles and bicycles, and by foot. In an emergency, they can be just about anywhere on campus in what seems like an instant. In fact, you might be a little dismayed with how fast they’ll be there at just the moment you decide to put the pedal to the metal and zoom past 20 mph on your speedometer. However, the noticeable police presence on campus makes anyone who remembers the UF tragedies of the early '90s feel better, and anyway, most of them are really nice people who genuinely want to help students feel safe at school. The infirmary adds to the feeling of safety, with its student-centered programs, low prices, and friendly staff.

Of course, like any community, UF is not completely free of crime, but if you take the obvious precautions, you should be fine. Don’t leave your laptop unattended and don’t walk alone at night if you can help it. If you are on campus at night and would rather not walk home or to a bus stop by yourself, call the Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP). They will send a van to pick you and your guests up, and transport you safely anywhere on campus. Trust your intuition—if you feel something isn’t safe, it probably isn’t.

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Health & Safety at University of Florida

bperez1992

'14

Psychology

3.1
B-

Health and Safety

Mold was growing in one of the dorms and the university basically didn't do a thing about it for a long time. And I heard it was really gross. Also, you can get sick from mold and spore growth so... as for health, I wouldn't say its the healthiest. There is a free clinic which is small and outdated for the large amount of students, but its "free" (not really because we pay for "health care" in out tuition payment, but other procedures are also greatly reduced for students because of the teaching hospital, Shands! The campus is pretty safe, there are texts sent to students when something happens, and only 3 things have occurred this year (including the blowing up of a lab). I feel like the security is mediocre though, UFPD is MUCH more concerned with giving out tickets for speeding than anything else. EXAMPLE: A lady crashed into me on my scooter on campus, and then left without stoping, and a cop was watching and did NOTHING. I then asked him why and he said there was nothing he could do anyway because I didn't fall over (but my scooter has a scratch now... so yeah I could have been hurt for all he knew). Also, the campus is ridiculously dark, not safe to walk alone after dark at all.

Jan 24, 2012

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Health & Safety at University of Florida

nikigreen

'15

Pre-Law Studies

2.7
C+

Skeptical Safety

The campus police seem more involved with giving bike tickets then they do about protecting the students. I never felt unsafe but I have heard of sketchy people making it on campus before.

Jan 20, 2012

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Health & Safety at University of Florida

ClarinetLad

'15

Landscape Architecture

4.6
A

UF Safety and Security

At UF, they strive to keep their security up. Being in a city, there will be crime and there has been but the campus does well to inform us of what is happening and if it poses a threat to the students. Our officers are always moving around and make sure that the campus is safe and even the dorms are locked by building, floor, and room so there is little chance for someone who doesn't belong there to be there.

Jan 13, 2012

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

Security OfficeWhat's This?

University of Florida Police Department
Building 51, Museum Road
911 or (352) 392-1111 (emergencies); (352) 392-5648 (non-emergencies)
www.police.ufl.edu

Health CenterWhat's This?

Student Health Care Center
1 Fletcher Dr.
(352) 392-1611
www.shcc.ufl.edu
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–4 p.m.

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Grad Year: 2014

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