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Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
  • Arson: 1
  • Burglary: 33
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 1
  • Sex Offenses: 3
  • Vehicle Theft: 8
Safety Services
  • Blue Phones
  • Campus Crimestoppers
  • Saferide
  • Safewalk
Health Services
  • Allergy shots
  • Basic health services
  • Birth control
  • Counseling and psychiatric services
  • Health promotion
  • Immunizations
  • Laboratory
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Radiology
  • Women's center
Day Care Services? Yes

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students agree that safety on campus is not a huge issue. Although most college kids do have a feeling of invincibility anyway, the numbers actually back up the overall feeling of assurance. OU has the lowest crime rate out of all the Big 12 schools. While the most illegal action you’re going to find is a stolen bike or random wallet snatching, it is very unlikely to get attacked walking through campus at night. OU police are everywhere, and they let it be known that you are in fact “required” to pull over if being chased by a cop on their bicycle.

Don’t let the overwhelming presence of the OUPD fool you; with the prevalence of the blue phones and the continuous repetition of the phrase “stop crime before it starts,” one might think they are attending school somewhere where criminal activity is commonplace. Even though there are many features on campus that are in place to ensure the safety of all students, students still need to make intelligent decisions. It is not wise to travel anywhere alone late at night. However, if you do decide to take a stroll through campus at night, be sure not to wear anything that resembles a burnt orange shirt or jersey (a symbol of the hated rival Texas Longhorns) while doing so.

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Health & Safety at University of Oklahoma

Rooball7

Professional Pilot '15

3.5
B

Drinking Is a Problem but Safety Is Good

The biggest problem OU has is the drinking. The safety and security are great.

May 10, 2012

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Health & Safety at University of Oklahoma

kmcaloon

Communications '12

4.6
A

Safe and Sound

I have never felt unsafe on campus and I am never uncomfortable walking around at night. The campus police are available at any time, so if needed they will be anywhere fast.

May 04, 2012

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Health & Safety at University of Oklahoma

eksmith82

English '14

4.2
A-

Pretty Safe

Norman police take a long time to respond to calls

Mar 10, 2012

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User rating for University of Oklahoma - Health & Safety is 4.6 out of 5 based on 40 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How visible are the campus police on campus?

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

Facts

Security OfficeWhat's This?

OU Police Department
2775 Monitor Ave.
911 (emergencies); (405) 325-2864 (non-emergencies)
www.ou.edu/aa/police_index.htm

Health CenterWhat's This?

Goddard Health Center
620 Elm Ave.
(405) 325-4611
goddard.ou.edu
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Did You Know? The OUPD has a Web site www.ou.edu/oupd/bac.htm where they debunk myths that many college students have about sobering up. Questions sent in by actual college students include, "They were serving spiked punch, but I couldn't taste the alcohol—could I be drunk?"

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Hometown
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Major
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