Ohio State University

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Ohio State University?

Ohio State maintains campus public-safety services and emergency procedures for the Columbus campus. The Ohio State University Police Division handles university police matters, while students can use official emergency communications and reporting channels to receive alerts or seek help.

Students should learn how to receive university emergency notifications, identify the appropriate number for an immediate emergency, and check available transportation or safety services for the hours and locations they use. Reports of sexual misconduct can be made through university reporting channels; confidential support and formal reporting are different options, so students should check a resource's confidentiality status before sharing information.

The university publishes an annual security report under federal campus-safety rules. Its statistics cover specified offenses, locations, and reporting periods; they are useful for reviewing reported incidents and policies but are not a complete measure of every student's personal risk.