Living On and Off Campus

Residence Hall Safety

• Do not allow people you do not know or recognize into your room or on-campus housing. They are able to call Safety and Security to gain access if they lost their key or card.
  
  
• Do not let people follow you through an access door if they seem to be lingering by the door. Refer them to Safety and Security.
  
  
• Always lock your door when you are not in the room or you are sleeping, even if you are only leaving for a moment.
  
  
• Do not prop open any exterior doors.
  
  
• If you live on the 1st or 2nd floors remember to lock your windows so that they may not be used to get access to the building. 
  
  
• Report lost or stolen keys/ SPU Cards to Safety and Security immediately.
  
  
• Report any suspicious activity in or around the residence hall to Safety and Security.
  
  
• Do not leave your keys, wallets, cash, laptops, or identification out in plain view.
  
  
• For broken doors, windows or other service requests: If it is an emergency service request on Monday-Friday between 8 am - 5 pm, call (206) 281-2330. For emergencies after hours/weekends, contact Safety and Security at (206) 281-2922. If it is not an emergency then you may submit a service request online.

Living Off-Campus

• Do not leave notes on your door saying you are gone.
  
  
• Put valuables in a safety deposit box or a fire proof safe.
  
  
• If you live in an apartment never let anyone in that you don’t know. Do not “buzz” someone in if they call your apartment and you don’t know them.
  
  
• Never leave a house key outside. 
  
  
• Place objects in your sliding windows/doors so that they cannot be opened freely.
  
  
• Get a secure mailbox to prevent mail theft.
  
  
• Consider buying renters insurance in case of a fire, flooding or an earthquake.
  
  
• If you walk or ride a bike take different routes home. Be sure to leave the outside lights on if you get home late.