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Safety and Security

University Housing is committed to creating a safe and supportive home for students. There are also a number of resources for students available on campus. University Housing encourages parents to talk with their students about safety, including being aware of their surroundings and avoiding situations that might place them at greater risk. Also, encourage your student to be aware of and take advantage of the resources available on campus.
  • To enter the residence halls students must have Vandal Card access or be a guest of a student with Vandal Card access. Students must accompany their guests at all times in the residence halls.
  • The University Housing 24-hour desk is a place where students can go or phone for help if they are locked out of their rooms or have questions or concerns. If a student is experiencing an emergency, they should first contact the Moscow Police Department or call 911.
  • Student resident assistants (RAs) who are trained to assist the students who live in the residence halls are assigned to each residence hall, and also do regular rounds on the residence hall floors.
  • The Associated Students of the University of Idaho (ASUI), safety board has placed courtesy phones around campus for students to call for emergency services as well as to reach any campus phone number.
  • Moscow Police Officers are members of the university community and are regularly in the residence halls. They are in the residence halls for community oriented policing, educational programming and to address concerns as they arise. The Campus Division of the Moscow Police Department is located two blocks away from the residence halls.
  • You can research University of Idaho crime statistics at the University of Idaho Campus Security page.
  • Violence Prevention Programs provides a mandatory safety program for all incoming students, numerous other programs for students on campus, and has two full-time employees who work on student safety issues.
  • If you have a question or concern about safety or security, please contact Campus Security, the Moscow Police Department, or the University Housing office.