Ohio University

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

Ohio University's Athens campus has a university police department and established emergency-reporting procedures. Reported campus measures include around-the-clock security patrols, emergency telephones or alarms, electronically controlled residence-hall entrances and a late-night transport or escort option.

Students should learn how to receive university emergency alerts and how to report an urgent incident when they arrive; in an emergency, they can call 911. The university also provides channels for reporting sexual misconduct and accessing support, which are distinct from making a police report. Its annual security report is the appropriate source for federally reported campus crime statistics and policy details.

No single security feature or crime count establishes how safe an individual will feel or what risks they may encounter. Students comparing campuses should look at the reporting period, locations covered and available support procedures rather than treating an isolated statistic as a complete measure of safety.