Campus Safety

Although NC State is a safe campus for students, it is a public campus. If you don't have a car or don't want to drive to a destination within campus (because of the limited parking), it is a good idea to use Campus Escort services at night. You simply call Campus Police at 515-3000, and request a ride. The Campus Escort will pick you up at your current location and will deliver you to your destination (sometimes they will walk with you, other times they will have a golf cart to take you, and even sometimes they will pick you up in a comfortable SUV). It is always a good idea to take safety precautions, even if it is only a ten-minute walk. This service is available at all times of the day and night, and is a great resource for you and your friends when traveling within the campus at night.
Posted by: Natalie Umesi

NC State works very hard at keeping the university and its campus safe at all times. Police officers are always on duty and may be reached for:
Non-Emergency: 919.515.3000
Emergency: 911
Blue Emergency Lights:
NC State is equipped with blue emergency lights all throughout campus. You are able to see a blue light from every blue light that you are standing at. There is a button in which you push that will immediately dial campus police. This can be used to call a safety escort and of course for any emergency that might occur.
Safety Escorts:
In conjunction with University Housing, Campus Police provide a campus safety escorts which are used to protect faculty and students in the dark hours of night. This allows for a safe and reliable way to come back from an area on campus and be delivered to your residence hall or car. Campus Escorts can be requested by using the Blue Emergency Lights phone or by calling 919. 515. 3000.
Safety Escorts are a great way to travel back from Greek Court, Varsity Parking Lot, or academic buildings after you leave a late night class
Wolf Alert:
As a response to the Virginia Tech incident, NC State has installed a Wolf Alert system. If a large scale emergency is occurring on campus, an audible alert system is issued. This system is loud enough to be heard while you are on campus. It will provide information about what is occurring and what you need to do to be safe. In addition, students are highly suggested to sign up for the text message system. Wolf alert will also send information via text message to alert you where to go. Students can sign up for text message Wolf Alert in the My Pack Portal, your online access system.
Posted by: Ginger Edwardsen