Safety on Campus
Emergency Contact
The Office of Residential Life and Housing holds the safety and security of the residential population a primary concern. All residential students are required to fill out an emergency contact card as a part of the check in process. This card lists contact information for two people and will be utilized in cases of emergency. The card also requires a listing of all medical conditions or allergies for notification of medical personnel in case of emergencies.
Residents under the age of 21 must list a parent or legal guardian as one of the two contacts.
Residents under 18 years of age:
- In a medical, behavioral, or psychological situation, a residential life employee will attempt to contact a parent or legal guardian immediately.
Resident is 18-20 years of age:
- In a medical emergency that includes alcohol or drugs, in a psychological emergency, or in a medical emergency in which the resident is non-responsive, a residential life employee will attempt to contact a parent or legal guardian immediately. In a medical emergency in which the resident is responsive, a Residential Life and Housing employee will attempt to contact a parent or legal guardian or listed emergency contact immediately with the resident's approval.
Resident is 21 years of age or older:
- In a psychological emergency or in a medical emergency in which the resident is non-responsive, a residential life employee will attempt to contact the listed emergency contact immediately. In a medical emergency in which the resident is responsive, a Residential Life and Housing employee will attempt to contact a parent or legal guardian or listed emergency contact immediately with the resident's approval.
The Office of Residential Life and Housing reserves the right to contact a parent or legal guardian or listed emergency contact at the discretion of the Director of Residential Life and Housing or designee. If a parent or legal guardian cannot be contacted when attempted, an attempt will be made to contact the second person listed on the emergency contact card. For non-emergency cases, refer to the parental/legal guardian notification policy.
