Thursday, March 28, 2024

Campus Safety will offer extended Nite Ride hours during finals week to support student safety. 

The free late-night transportation service will operate on an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. schedule May 5-9. Nite Ride will resume normal hours beginning Friday, May 10, and students can request a ride at this link.

Additional Tips and Resources

  • Download the Campus Safety app, Rave Guardian: the Rave Guardian mobile app allows users to set a safety timer for their walk home, text anonymous tips to Campus Safety, or call the UI Police Department with the touch of a button. Users also have the option to enter emergency contacts and important health information. Sign up with your UI email address for access to the campus network. Watch this video to learn more.
     
  • University of Iowa Student Government ride share initiative: USG has partnered with UI Fraternity and Sorority Life and UI Panhellenic Council to offer each UI student one $5 discount on their next late-night Uber ride. The vouchers work between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. from Thursday night through Sunday morning. To learn more and request a voucher, visit: https://usg.uiowa.edu/uber.
     
  • Stay informed: Be aware of your surroundings, lock your door, and trust your instincts. Take responsibility for your personal safety by staying informed about what’s happening on campus and in our community, and review these safety tips and FAQs.

Learn about more free campus safety resources at safety.uiowa.edu/hawkeyesafe.