Safety and Security

Residence Life is committed to providing students with a safe and secure environment where they can pursue their studies while learning about themselves and others in the community. Security in the residence halls is provided in a number of ways, but it is important that every student in our community be aware of their environment and make good decisions about their own safety and that of their neighbors. All exterior doors of the residence halls are controlled by card access readers. However, you should consider the door to your room to be like the door to your home and keep it locked at all times, especially when you are not there.

The following safety and security measures are currently in place in our halls:

Building Access

All of our halls are equipped with a card access system. This system utilizes your NU I.D. Card. Only residents of the building can gain access by swiping their card through the card reader. 

Security Tips

While you are a student and a resident at Niagara University, you should remember that you are largely responsible for your own personal safety. Following are some precautions:

• When leaving the hall at night, tell your roommate when to expect your return.
• After dark, try not to walk alone. If possible, walk with a friend.
• If you must walk alone, walk with confidence and avoid dark, remote areas.
• Never leave goods or belongings unattended.
• In the unlikely event you are the victim of an attack or other crime, contact Campus Safety and a hall staff member as soon as possible.
• Solicitors or suspicious persons are to be reported to Campus Safety and a hall staff member immediately.
• Always carry your keys, NU I.D. card and, if possible, a cell phone.
• Keep your room door closed and locked when not in the room and when sleeping.
• Please immediately inform a member of the hall staff about any unsafe conditions or behaviors that threaten the safety or security of your community.

To guard against theft of your property, the university recommends that the following safeguards be observed:

• Record all serial numbers and makes of radios, watches, laptops, CD players, iPods and other valuables.
• Keep money and valuables in a secure place. Do not keep excessive amounts of cash in your room, or on your person.
• Record the numbers of all credit cards and checking accounts; record the addresses of these companies and banks so that they can be notified if cards are lost or stolen.
• Report the presence of any strangers in non-public areas of the halls to Campus Safety and a hall staff member.

Personal Property Insurance

As with most universities, Niagara University cannot be responsible for the loss, theft or damage of personal property of students for any reason. Students are advised to keep their doors locked while out of their rooms. An Operation Identification System also exists whereby expensive items may be marked and recorded by the Office of Campus Safety at Niagara University. The system may deter incidents of theft. An insurance plan for theft or loss also is available to students from National Student Services Inc. as an optional service. Information about is available in the Residence Life Office. You may wish to check your family's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy to see if your property is covered while you are away from home. You also can elect not to bring valuables with you to campus.

Please do not be without personal property insurance.