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.

News

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, September 15, 2025
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received a report of sexual assault that occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in a west side residence hall. The assault was reported to be perpetrated by an acquaintance.

UI to conduct Hawk Alert test on Sept. 25

Monday, September 15, 2025
Campus Safety will test the Hawk Alert emergency notification system at approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, Sept. 25, as required by federal law.

Email Swatting Incident

Thursday, September 11, 2025
The UI Police Department takes all reports of potential threats seriously and encourages the community to remain vigilant. Timely reporting to law enforcement allows police to respond quickly and accurately to support the safety of everyone on campus.

Events

Spring 2026 Basic Self-Defense Course

Monday, April 20, 2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Spring 2026 Women's Basic Self-Defense Course

Spring 2026 Basic Self-Defense Course

Monday, April 27, 2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Spring 2026 Women's Basic Self-Defense Course

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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