ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Department of Safety and Security protects about 31,000 faculty, staff and students, as well as thousands of daily campus visitors, around the clock, every day of the year.
University Police ensure a safe and supportive environment on the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Officers provide both community services, such as safety escorts and law enforcement services.
Safe Ride is a free transportation service for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students. Offered until 3am every night of the academic year, it is a safe, late-night alternative to walking alone after dark.
The NUhelp website provides access to a variety of safety resources, including , a free peer-to-peer monitoring app, and other security services.
See how our community travels around and between campuses without worry.
Our emergency notification system disseminates timely information to the campus community in the event of a threat to safety affecting the University. This might include an AlertNU communication or a Crime Notice.
In the event of emergency, our Emergency Website is used to update the community on timely information and provide instructions.
