Safety at UAA


UAA is committed to maintaing a safe environment for students, staff and faculty.

 

In an Emergency:

  • Dial 911 and provide information to the dispatcher
  • If it's safe to do so, wait in the area until emergency service personnel arrive, and/or meet them at the building entrance.

Closure or emergency information updates

In the event of a closure, campus emergency or other disruption, information about the Anchorage campus may be available by calling (907) 786-1800.

Information may also be disseminated via the following methods:

Safety and security tips

  • Walk in pairs at night or contact Parking Services Call Team at (907)-786-1103 or stop by their offaice in the basement of the Bookstore. at any time to have a community service officer escort you to your car or other campus location.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Trust your instincts.
  • Keep your residence door locked at all times.
  • Report suspicious persons or situations.
  • Alert campus police if you will be working late on weekends.
  • Never leave personal items unattended.
  • Lock your vehicle.
  • Report all incidents or crime or suspected crime to campus police at (907)-786-1120, and never hesitate to call for help.
  • Find more information go to http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/campussafety.cfm

Who can help?

Emergency

Off Campus Resourses

  • Anchorage Community Mental Health Services 24 Hour Crisis Line: (907) 563-3200
  • Anchorage Fire Department (911)
  • Anchorage Police Department (911)

On Campus Resources

  • UAA Campus Police (907)-786-1120
  • UAA Student Health and Counseling Center: (907) 786-4040
  • UAA Residence Life: (907) 751-7444

Contacting any of these resources does not commit you to further legal action and is confidential.

Prevention

  • UAA Security Escort (907)-786-1103
  • UAA Student Health Center and Counseling Center (907)-786-4040
  • UAA Disability Services (907)-786-4530
  • UAA Student Support Services (907)-786-1380