Campus Safety Resources

This guide is a resource to help every Hawkeye feel knowledgeable of the safety and support services available on campus.

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Emergency Notifications

Hawk Alert is used for emergency notifications. Keep your settings up to date using MyUI or Employee Self Service.

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Mental Health Support

The university is dedicated to providing high quality mental health resources to students, faculty, staff, their families, and the community.

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Bike Registration

Register your bike on campus using Bike Index. This helps us return your property to you if it is lost or stolen.

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Emergency Planning

The Department of Emergency Management can help you make plans to mitigate, respond to, and recover from an emergency.

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Report a Concern

Learn more about campus safety and support services, and how to file a report.

In an emergency, call or text 911.

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Nite Ride

NITE RIDE is a free late-night transportation service for all UI students, faculty, and staff. Request a ride from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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Lost and Found

Check our virtual lost and found, or file a claim for your missing property. We'll let you know as soon as your item is turned in.

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Student Care and Assistance

This campus resource provides assistance to UI students experiencing crisis and emergency situations.

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Rave Guardian

Use the Rave Guardian 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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Safety Training Courses

We offer a variety of free and low-cost safety training opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.

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Fingerprint Services

We provide fingerprinting services for all students, faculty, staff, immediate family, and recent graduates by appointment.

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SHOUT

Student ambassadors provide bystander intervention and safety services downtown Iowa City and during student-sponsored events.

Campus Safety Tips

Learn how you can reduce your risk of being affected by crime.