¨ Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

¨ While walking around on campus, walk with confidence.

¨ Trust your instincts.

¨ Do not use short cuts.

¨ Walk in well lit areas.

¨ Use the buddy system: walk in groups of two or more.

¨ Use escort services provided by campus security.

¨ Familiarize yourself with emergency call boxes located on campus grounds.

¨ Get acquainted with the Resident Assistant (RA) on your floor.

¨ Have your keys ready when entering building and dorm room.

¨ Keep dorm room locked. Do not prop open dorm room doors.

¨ Notify RA or other residential life staff of suspicious individuals.

¨ Have emergency numbers, such as campus security, permanently posted by the telephone.

¨ Do not give others the code or keys to enter your building.

¨ Ask people you do not know well to wait outside for you.

¨ In a residence hall screaming can sound like horseplay. In an emergency be specific by yelling "Fire" or "Help" to get needed attention.