Swarthmore College

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Swarthmore College?

Swarthmore maintains campus public-safety services, including round-the-clock patrols and emergency response resources. Reported facilities and services include emergency telephone or alarm devices, electronically controlled residence-hall entrances, and late-night escort or transportation options.

Students can use the college's reporting and emergency-notification procedures for urgent incidents and should learn the current contact instructions during orientation. The college also provides channels for reporting sexual misconduct and obtaining support; those procedures are distinct from calling emergency responders when immediate help is needed. Swarthmore's annual security report is the appropriate place to review federally required campus crime disclosures and safety policies. Reported crime counts cover defined locations and periods and should not be read as a complete measure of anyone's personal risk.