Campus Safety Guide
What New Undergraduate Students Should Consider
WHEN PROGRAMMING YOUR PHONE... Add these important 24-hour service numbers for USC students: • Department of Public Safety UPC 213-740-4321 / HSC 323-442-1000
WHEN SELECTING HOUSING OPTIONS... On-Campus Housing: All USC-owned on-campus housing has resident-only security measures, including fingerprint scanners and 24/7 security officers at entrances. Off-Campus Housing: Students are encouraged to consider the “Patrol Zone” when selecting off-campus housing. The Department of Public Safety patrols USC’s campuses as well as a 2.5-mile radius, marked in the red and blue borders on the maps.
• Student Health 213-740-9355 (WELL) medical and mental health concerns, and sexual assault support Trojans Alerts: emergency text/email notification system that provides official university instructions during an emergency. New students are automatically registered. Parents can sign up at: https://dps.usc.edu/services/trojans-alerts/ Mobile Safety App: this free dowloadable app powered by Livesafe gives you immediate access to emergency responders and lets you make anonymous reports.
WHEN TRAVELING AROUND CAMPUS... Look for “Yellow Jackets”: Easily spotted in bright yellow jackets, these security ambassadors are stationed around public zones near USC-owned housing if you ever need assistance.
WHEN WALKING AROUND CAMPUS... Know locations of “Blue Light” phones: These emergency phones are located throughout both USC campuses and are connected to the DPS 24-hour communications center. Use them anytime to request an escort or to report suspicious activity or crime. Find them on the Mobile Safety app.
WHEN GETTING AROUND LOS ANGELES... When in public places, stay alert and undistracted (especially when using headphones and mobile phones). When traveling after dark: travel in groups, stick to well-lit and high-traffic areas and utilize safe travel resources like Campus Cruiser and the Safe Ride program contracted with Lyft. Find links to these resources and additional safety tips at: safety.usc.edu