11/6/26 Addie Bergman #HuskyHome
Quick Read: We've compiled a full list of campus safety resources for students: call 911 in emergencies, sign up for UW Alert and use the SafeZone app, and use free services and campus emergency phones. Always be prepared, remember to carry your Husky Card and know your residence hall’s evacuation procedures.
- Find safety resources like SafeTrip, NightRide, UW Alert and SafeCampus.
- Emergencies and alerts: Call 911 for any life-threatening emergency, sign up for UW Alert (email and text notices about threats near campus), and download the SafeZone app for fast access to UW Police.
- Being prepared: Review the evacuation procedure posted by your residence hall door, and read the UW Emergency Management guides and the Division of Campus Community Safety site.
UW Seattle has the benefit of being located in a vibrant urban environment. City life definitely has its advantages, but it also comes with risks. It's important to have an action plan in place should anything come up. Here are some tips and resources to stay safe on campus.
Always remember: for any life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Explore the Division of Campus Community Safety website.
The University of Washington is dedicated to a safe learning, teaching, research and visitor environment in a diverse community that values compassion and belonging. The Division of Campus Community Safety organizes a number of resources and procedures to make campus safety easy and accessible.
Know emergency procedures for your dorm and across campus.
Each residence hall room has an evacuation procedure posted on or near the door. Make sure to review this information to be prepared for a fire or other situation requiring evacuation!
Beyond your residence hall, it is important to learn what you should do to keep yourself and others safe during emergencies. Visit the UW Emergency Management website and review their Emergency Guides to stay prepared.
Safety Escort Services
University of Washington Police Department has two Safety Escort Services to assist students on their walks across campus and within the University District:
Husky SafeTrip (formerly Husky NightWalk) provides UW students and employees with a safe ride in a UWPD security guard car. You can request to be dropped off or picked up at your home, your car, public transit or another UW building, provided these locations are within the SafeTrip service area. Call 206-685-9255 for services.
NightRide is a U-PASS sponsored shuttle service for students, faculty and staff. Passengers can board the NightRide from any one of eight on-campus stops and be dropped off at any requested location within the two shuttle zones. Schedules are prominently displayed at all stops, and schedules are available at information kiosks around campus. Wheelchair-accessible shuttles service both zones. Call 206-608-3510 for more information.
UW Alert
UW Alert is a notification system that provides the UW community with timely information about situations that pose an immediate potential threat to health and safety on or near campus. UW Alert messages are sent via email and text, as well as posted on Facebook, X and the UW Alert Blog. Incidents that prompt an alert message can include an active shooter, other violent crimes on or near campus, severe weather and hazardous materials (HazMat) responses. UW Alert messages are limited to 160 characters, so messages include a link to the UW Alert Blog for more information as it becomes available.
The highest crime on campus is theft – mostly of unattended or improperly secured items. Electronics and bicycles are especially high-risk target items. Learn how to secure your belongings and register them to make sure that if they are stolen, UWPD can help return them to their rightful owner. Register your electronics or bicycle.
SafeCampus
SafeCampus is the University of Washington’s violence prevention and response program, supporting students, staff, faculty and community members. Their caring, trained professionals will listen to your concerns, provide guidance and safety plans tailored to your situation and connect you with additional resources if you want them. Reach SafeCampus at 206-685-7233.
SafeZone App
The SafeZone app gives you direct access to the fastest possible safety assistance regardless of where you are! Inside the UW’s Seattle campus, the app provides you with immediate access to the UW Police when you need assistance. Outside of the UW’s Seattle campus, the app will connect you to the relevant local emergency services.
Husky Assist
Husky Assist is a dedicated, skilled team of on-call mental health professionals ready to respond to students, staff and faculty experiencing a mental or behavioral health situation on the Seattle campus. They are available to respond on the UW’s Seattle campus 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for holidays). To reach Husky Assist, call 206-543-9331or 911.
Emergency Phones on Campus
If you have an emergency on campus, help can be summoned using a variety of security and emergency phones that will put you directly in touch with the UW Police Department. Officers will respond directly or call other emergency services, such as Seattle Fire and Medic One, if needed. Locations of these phones can be found on the UW Campus Map.
Residential Life Staff Member on-Call
Every night between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., Residential Life staff are on call and available to respond to situations. You can contact the staff member on call in your building by calling 206-543-1000 and selecting your building line.
Always carry your Husky Card
Your Husky Card serves as your building key, debit card, and identity. Make sure to always carry it on you and keep it secure. Do not let anyone in your residence hall without having to scan their own Husky Card and do not loan your card to anyone. Everybody Taps!
