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Health & Safety

Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 116
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 4
  • Arson: 0
  • Burglary: 38
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 13
  • Sex Offenses: 7
  • Vehicle Theft: 2
Safety Services
  • Bike registration
  • Blue-light phones
  • Closed circuit television system
  • Electronic crime/emergency alerts
  • Handivan
  • LUCY (Loop through University City)
  • Outdoor siren system for emergencies
  • PennBus
  • Restroom alarms
  • Safer Living seminars
  • Student-run medical emergency response team
  • Walking escorts
Health Services
  • Alcohol and other drug abuse services
  • Allergy
  • Counseling and psychological services
  • Dental
  • Dermatology
  • Immunizations
  • Medication services
  • Men's health
  • Nutritionists
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry
  • Primary care
  • Routine physicals
  • Sports medicine
  • STD screenings
  • Surgery
  • Travel clinic
  • Victim support
  • Women's health
Day Care Services? Yes

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students are wary of the traditionally dangerous reputation of West Philadelphia, but most feel very secure walking around campus at any time. Most believe that the campus is in as safe of a neighborhood as a large city can provide and believe that the less than perfect safety record is a small price to pay if you want an urban campus. Students appreciate the strong efforts made by the University administration to improve security in recent years which include a increased police force, technological security innovations, and the use of a Penn ID Card for access into most buildings after-hours.

Penn, being one of only two universities to receive the Clery Award for improvements in safety in 2003, has proven that it is committed to improving the streets of West Philadelphia and making the area safer for students and local residents alike. While crime rates may be significantly lower than a decade ago, there is yet progress to be made to ensure that Penn students enjoy an even more secure learning environment. Hopefully, the school will continue to implement new and improved safety procedures so that every trip home from the library at 4 a.m. be a safe one.

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Health & Safety at University of Pennsylvania

2011hgrad

Liberal Arts and Humanities '15

3.8
B+

As Safe as You'd Feel in West Philly

Penn is right in West Philadelphia. I feel extremely safe on campus, but be careful wandering around off campus. Especially at night.

Apr 23, 2012

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MandTstudent

Business '14

3.8
B+

Very Safe

I have never felt unsafe on UPenn's campus. Of course, make smart choices (e.g. don't go off-campus at night alone, return to your dorm at the latest by 2 AM, etc.). A good group of friends will keep you from any real trouble (drinking, petty theft, pranks).

Apr 08, 2012

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jamesgermi

Chemistry '15

3.8
B+

Dangerous Surroundings, Large Security Presence

Despite the poor neighborhoods surrounding Penn and the frequent poor individuals lingering around campus, students never run into any trouble with the locals. However, theft (my bicycle was stolen) is definitely an issue. Be proactive in securing personal items and the safety should not be a problem. At night, there are security guards on every corner and walking escorts are offered.

Penn makes health a priority. Even in the event of alcohol related illness, the student emergency response team will respond and assure you are taken care of with little disciplinary action.

Mar 28, 2012

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User rating for University of Pennsylvania - Health & Safety is 4.6 out of 5 based on 29 user reviews.

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Facts

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Division of Public Safety
(215) 573-3333 (emergencies); (215) 898-7297 (non-emergencies)
www.publicsafety.upenn.edu

Health CenterWhat's This?

Student Health Services
Promed building, 3535 Market St.
(215) 746-3535
www.vpul.upenn.edu/shs
Daily

Did You Know? In 2003, the University of Pennsylvania was honored with the "Clery Award for Campus Safety Improvements." This honor recognizes the University's innovative technological programs as well as its outstanding campus police patrols.

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Hometown
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Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

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