Frequently Asked Questions - Safety

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How is security set up in the residence halls?

Entry doors to most residence hall buildings are unlocked during the daytime, as dining halls are located inside these buildings. These dining halls must be made available during meal hours to all students, faculty and staff who have meal plans.

Outer residence hall doors are locked at 10 p.m. Although some residence halls choose to lock them earlier, students must use their keys/key code or ID card to enter after this time, depending upon their building. Guests can use the phones located outside each residence hall to call and have the resident let them into the building.

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Is there a rising crime problem on the University campus?

The crime rate at UConn is equal to the national crime rate for a school similar to our location and population. Students do need to use common sense by locking doors and taking advantage of the escort system if they are going to walk alone across campus. UConn’s rural location should not give students a sense of false security, because crimes such as theft and vandalism do happen here.

For a copy of the “Uniform Crime Report” visit the UConn Police website; the report is available via the link labeled “UCR Reports” on the website.

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How are crimes or emergencies reported on campus?

The University has its own 9-1-1 emergency telephone system, which is answered at the Police Department dispatch center. The advantage of UConn’s 911 system is that is located directly on campus, so the police can pinpoint the exact location of the call. Students who use University phones or one of the 200 emergency call boxes on campus can get immediate assistance.

Students who dial 9-1-1 using a cell phone need to stay on the line to give the police directions to their location. Cell phones do not have the capacity to trace their location.

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Are there sprinklers located in the residence halls?

All of UConn‘s residence halls have sprinkler systems.

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Does UConn have an Emergency Communication System?

The University has developed an integrated system for communications during an emergency or crisis. The system includes several services for disseminating information, such as website alerts, email, text messaging, sirens and Code Blue Phone Kiosks. Information about an emergency will be posted and updated on the Alert Notification System website. The various communications services will direct the University community to that website.

It is strongly recommended that students register their cell phone number with the text messaging alert service. Information about registering a cell phone number can be found on the Alert Notification System website.

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