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West Virginia University - Health & Safety - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Health & Safety

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Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 47 officers
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 11
  • Arson: 0
  • Burglary: 36
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Sex Offenses: 3
  • Vehicle Theft: 7
Safety Services
  • 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
  • Controlled dormitory access
  • Emergency alert system
  • Emergency phones
  • Lit pathways
Health Services
  • Allergy shots
  • Birth control
  • Health insurance
  • Immunizations
  • Sexual health
  • Travel clinic
Day Care Services? Yes

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Safety and security on campus is definitely something that WVU takes pride in. There is a strong police presence on campus, but not one that overwhelms students and makes them constantly look over their shoulder. If there is any type of emergency, police are quickly dispatched and arrive in a timely manner, giving students a good sense of security. There are also many blue-light emergency phones all over campus, so students have many outlets to contact someone if they do, in fact, need help.

There really is not much of an “off campus” area due to the fact that the surrounding area of Morgantown is really just an extension of the WVU campus. With this in mind, the surrounding area is probably the safest because it is the most popular area of WVU. All of the nightlife occurs here and is definitely kept under control by the authorities. It is very well lit, and there are always people out, so students have no reason to feel unsafe. Traveling to and from parties and events is a low-worry situation for students. Even though the PRT closes at 10 p.m., students are not without a safe way to get back home. There is a bus that runs until 3 a.m. every night from downtown to campus, so students who stay out later can still get home without a problem. Whether it is with the campus police or the buses, WVU makes sure that their students stay safe.

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Health & Safety at West Virginia University

HillaryDeafenbaugh

'14

Athletic Training

3.8
B+

Pretty Safe

The safety and security on campus is pretty good. The university police keep High Street safe at night.

Feb 14, 2012

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Health & Safety at West Virginia University

jkalinof

'15

Public Relations

1.2
D

Campus Security

Instead of having cops at Eat'n'park, there should be more cops downtown where it's actually dangerous. I have never felt safe at WVU at night.

Jan 23, 2012

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Health & Safety at West Virginia University

bkelley3

'14

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

4.6
A

WVU Safety

The safety and security at WVU is very good. The college police department is great.

Jan 08, 2012

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Facts

Did You Know?

West Virginia University actually has their own campus police force. These are not just security guards, but actual trained policemen used specifically for the West Virginia campuses. This is a key element in keeping WVU as safe as can be.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

University Police
3040 University Ave.
(304) 293-2677
police.wvu.edu

Health CenterWhat's This?

WELL WVU Student Health
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
(304) 293-9355
well.wvu.edu/medical
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Hometown: Parkersburg, WV

Major: English

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