University of Missouri-Columbia

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at University of Missouri-Columbia?

Mizzou has a campus police department and provides emergency-response resources for the Columbia campus. Reported measures include around-the-clock security patrols, emergency telephone or alarm devices, electronically controlled residence-hall entrances and a late-night transport or escort option.

Students should learn how to receive university emergency alerts, where to report an immediate threat, and how to request help after hours. The university also publishes an annual security report with federally required campus crime disclosures and information on reporting and prevention. Those statistics cover specified locations and reporting categories; they are not a complete measure of every student's personal risk.

Reports of sexual misconduct can involve separate options for emergency help, supportive services and the university's formal reporting process. Students seeking confidential assistance should confirm which campus or community resources are confidential before sharing details. Procedures and transport hours can change, so the current campus-safety instructions matter more than a general description of available services.