Personal Safety Tips

The safety of our students is always a priority at Tulane University. While the university provides programs, services and educational opportunities regarding safety, students can lower their risk of becoming victims by following these safety tips.

Most importantly, if you have an emergency, call 911 or Tulane Public Safety at (504) 865-5200 immediately.

Escort services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (504) 865-5381.

Where You Live

• Have good locks on your doors and windows - and use them!
• Do NOT prop open doors - if someone is supposed to be in the building they will have access.
• Do NOT hide extra keys in easily accessible places. Criminals will find them.
• Do NOT let strangers into your home or apartment to use the telephone. Offer to make the call for them.
• Have working lights at all entrances and turn them on after dark.

When You Are Out

• Always travel in groups, preferably with four or more people.
• Don't carry a lot of money.
• Be aware of your surroundings - don't wear headphones, read, talk on the phone or anything else that might distract you. If you observe anyone or anything suspicious, walk to where there are other people and call the police.
• Be very careful when using outdoor ATM's at night or in unfamiliar locations

In Your Car

• Always drive with the doors locked.
• Always park in visible, well-lit areas.
• When stopped at traffic lights or in traffic, allow space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you so you can drive away if necessary.
• Do not stop for stranded motorists. Instead, use your cell phone or go to the nearest telephone booth and call the police for assistance.
• Do not open your window if someone approaches your vehicle to ask for directions, the time, etc. Keep the door locked.
• Keep any valuables in your car in the trunk or otherwise out of sight.

Other Important Tips

• Never leave your drink unattended or accept drinks from strangers.
• Programming emergency contact information into your cell phone under the listing "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) and carrying an ICE identification card in a wallet or purse can assist first responders in contacting family and friends in the event you're involved in an emergency.
• Do NOT list personal contact info, such as your address, on publicly accessible sites such as Facebook.

For additional information on safety programs or campus shuttle information, please visit the TUPD website.