Buena Vista University

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Buena Vista University?

BVU reports trained security patrols around the clock, emergency telephone or alarm devices, electronically controlled residence-hall entrances, and a late-night escort or transport service. These are resources students can use, not a guarantee against crime or other emergencies.

Students should learn how to request an escort, report an incident, and receive campus emergency alerts when they arrive. BVU's published emergency procedures and annual security report are the appropriate places to check current contacts, reporting options, and federally required crime disclosures. The annual report's figures cover defined locations and reporting years; they cannot capture every safety concern or establish that an individual will be safe.

For sexual misconduct or other serious concerns, students should use the university's current reporting and support procedures, including its Title IX resources where applicable. A student seeking help can ask which offices provide confidential support and which employees have reporting duties.