University of Rochester
- Health & Safety

Safety and Security on Campus

I think the University is trying very hard to have a very safe campus. For instance, we have weekly letters, about what to do if you happen to witness a crime scene. We also have fire drills that prepare us when there is an emergency and we have to leave the dorms as quick as we can. Also, at the beginning of the year, they did a presentation about the rape cases on campus and how to avoid that. All in all, I think the University of Rochester is doing its best to make sure that the students are safe.

University of Rochester Security

I've never felt unsafe on University of Rochester's campus. Security is always present. Emergency phones are less than thirty seconds away from you at walking speed.

Campus Itself Is Safe

The main River Campus usually feels safe. They have the blue phones all over to contact security, and you frequently see security officers walking around. The main campus is literally across the street from a major, excellent hospital (part of the university). There is a nice, new health services building on the campus right next to a freshman dorm. There are also medical response teams you'll see especially at night. There are some dicey neighborhoods near the campus, so I'd avoid hanging around near the edge of campus very late at night and just be alert. But for the most part, major safety issues would involve stuff like unattended laptops being stolen in the library.