NITE RIDE shuttle drives down Madison Street at night.

Use Nite Ride

Find Nite Ride on the Transit app for free late night transportation. This service is available to all UI students and employees.

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Download Rave Guardian

Use the free campus safety app to set a safety timer, text anonymous tips to police, and call for help with the touch of a button.

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Register your Bike

Registering your bike with Bike Index is free and voluntary. It creates a record of ownership, and may help us return it to you if it is stolen.

Be #HAwkeyeSafe

Play an active role in your personal safety by using free campus safety services and staying informed.

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UI Police leveraging camera technology to strengthen campus safety

Monday, April 3, 2023
UI Police Department

Severe Weather Awareness & Hawk Alert Test

Monday, March 20, 2023
Department of Emergency Management
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Campus Safety services being realigned as an organization

Thursday, March 2, 2023
IowaNow
This restructuring will improve the university’s ability to offer a range of safety services on campus, including law enforcement and non-law enforcement response options for mental health support, crisis intervention, and follow-up. It also prioritizes connecting people with campus and community resources such as the GuideLink Center, and resources offered by the Division of Student Life.
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Events

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Finals @ IMU

Wednesday, May 13 to Thursday, May 14, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Great stress busters at the IMU during finals week! Free food, massages, therapy dogs, fun activities and more! Don't miss out! Visit imu.uiowa.edu/finals for the full schedule.

Finals @ IMU promotional image

Finals @ IMU

Thursday, May 14, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Great stress busters at the IMU during finals week! Free food, massages, therapy dogs, fun activities and more! Don't miss out! Visit imu.uiowa.edu/finals for the full schedule.

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center

Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week Breakfast

Breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. 

May 11–17 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn — all are...

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