Columbia University in the City of New York

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Columbia University in the City of New York?

Columbia maintains a public safety operation with round-the-clock patrols, emergency communications, and procedures for reporting incidents. Residence halls use controlled electronic entry, and the reported campus resources include emergency alarm devices and late-night transportation or escort options.

Students should learn the reporting and emergency procedures for the campus where they study or live: Morningside Heights and the medical center are different locations. Columbia publishes emergency preparedness information and an annual security report under federal campus-crime reporting requirements. That report is the appropriate source for checking categories of reported incidents and the years and locations they cover; crime counts alone cannot describe every student's personal risk.

Support and reporting options also exist for sexual misconduct, including university processes and confidential support resources. Because confidential counseling and formal reporting serve different purposes, a student seeking help should check which office can offer the type of assistance or action they want.