Campus Safety Resources

If this is an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, call U of I Campus Security at 208-885-7054.

The purpose of emergency management is to mitigate, prepare, respond and recover from the hazards that may adversely impact students, employees, visitors and guests.

• Sign up for Vandal Alerts – These notifications are used to contact the U of I community by email, text messaging and voice in the event of an emergency (such as a weather closure or delay).
• Submit a VandalCARE Report – Report disruptive, disturbing or dangerous behavior and our team of faculty and staff will follow up.
• Emergency Management Resources – View the emergency response guide, learn how to report an accident, act as a silent witness and more.

Voices for Change- Student Safety Course
What is Voices for Change? A University of Idaho initiative to help new students examine the interconnected issues of substance abuse, sexual violence and healthy relationships through a variety of interactive, realistic scenarios and guided self-reflection. All first-year, undergraduate U of I students on the Moscow campus under the age of 24 are required to complete the Voices for Change program.

Alcohol & Other Drugs Program
Services are designed to help students assess alcohol and other drug use, explore the need to change behaviors and learn ways to reduce negative consequences and harm.

Vandals for Recovery
Vandals for Recovery, U of I’s Collegiate Recovery Community, supports and advocates for students in and seeking recovery from substance misuse as they pursue their academic goals.

Counseling and Mental Health Center
Offering a wide range of inclusive and respectful counseling, assessment and psychiatric services.

Dean of Students Office
The Office of the Dean of Students takes leadership in creating a humane, safe and vibrant residential campus community of choice. We promote educational and leadership experiences that prepare students to serve their communities and respect the dignity of all persons.

Violence Prevention Programs
Violence Prevention Programs offers a variety of resources relating to interpersonal violence, often presented in partnership with Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, our local community nonprofit victim advocacy organization.

Student Diversity Center
Our Student Diversity Center, located in TLC 229, provides a space for students to do homework, relax, hangout with friends, as well as hold meetings and activities.

Women’s Center
An advocate for gender equity on campus, the Women's Center hosts regular events to facilitate discussion on the status, issues and needs of women.

LGBTQA Office
This office works in conjunction with the Women's Center to educate the campus community on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Dean of Students Office
The Office of the Dean of Students takes leadership in creating a humane, safe and vibrant residential campus community of choice. We promote educational and leadership experiences that prepare students to serve their communities and respect the dignity of all persons.

Sexual Health
Information on contraception and safer sex, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and resources available on campus and in the Moscow community.

Common College Health Issues
Browse conditions and diseases affecting college students. Get to know the signs, symptoms, and when you need to seek medical attention. Help is available on campus and in the Moscow community.

Ask an Anonymous Health Question
Can't find the information you're looking for? Ask Vandal Health Education any question, and we'll email you the answer or post it on our website anonymously.

Connecting U & I 
Connecting U & I is a university wide initiative to help students connect to resources, support, and others on campus

Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid is a certification program to help faculty, staff and students understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Counseling and Mental Health Center
Offering a wide range of inclusive and respectful counseling, assessment and psychiatric services.

University Psychiatrist
Psychiatric services are available for students who may require medication for their mental health concerns. A nominal fee is charged for students who utilize psychiatric services.

Mental Health Self-Help
Online pamphlets, articles and other well-organized resources.

Violence Prevention Programs
Violence Prevention Programs offers a variety of resources relating to interpersonal violence, often presented in partnership with Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, our local community nonprofit victim advocacy organization.

Green Dot Bystander Intervention
Green Dot is a bystander intervention training program that teaches individuals how to implement a successful violence prevention strategy to consistently and measurably reduces power-based personal violence, including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse and bullying.