Keep safety in mind. WashU offers resources to help you stay safe and secure on campus and in the St. Louis area. Knowing about them ahead of time can help you act quickly if an emergency occurs.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
New policies are in effect regarding students' return to campus, travel, visitors and others.
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Washington University Police Department (WUPD)
WUPD provides campus security plus self-defense classes, crime prevention programming, security tags for valuables and much more.
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Campus Emergency Management
Be prepared in case of an emergency on campus and keep connected to safety alerts.
Personal Safety
Campus safety is a responsibility and a priority shared by all of us in the university community.
Safety & Security: 3 Basic Tips
A large percentage of international students live off campus in areas that are not policed by WUPD. Keep these tips in mind.
WHAM! Stop The Sham Before it’s a Scam!
We do our best to warn and keep students informed on the latest scams. But, we are never going to be able to catch them all.