Campus Safety

In an emergency, call or text 911.

How to Report Campus Emergency Updates Safety Resources

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.

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.

a student parks their bike at a bike rack

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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News

Winter Weather Reminders for Students

Monday, November 10, 2025

Department of Emergency Management

With winter weather returning to Iowa City, the university is reminding students how weather-related decisions are made and communicated.

Winter Weather Reminders for Employees

Monday, November 10, 2025

Department of Emergency Management

With winter weather returning to Iowa City, the university is reminding faculty and staff how weather-related decisions are made and communicated.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police make arrest following shooting investigation

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Iowa City Police Department

Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the an investigation into the Nov. 7 off-campus shooting which prompted a Hawk Alert. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public.

Events

Campus Safety Self-Defense Class

Monday, April 6, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Self-Defense Class

Fraternity and Sorority Life | Undergraduate Student Government | Campus Safety Birdie Distribution

Monday, April 13, 2026 10:30am to 1:30pm

T. Anne Cleary Walkway

Campus Safety has teamed up with Fraternity and Sorority Life and Undergraduate Student Government to distribute personal safety alarms, flowers, ribbons and Night Cap sticker to students.

Those interested in receiving a personal safety alarm should mark their calendars, and plan to attend this upcoming safety tabling event. Please be prepared to present your student ID.

Monday, April 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Kautz Plaza *While supplies last

If you can’t make it to an event, but would...