University of Rhode Island

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at University of Rhode Island?

URI's campus safety arrangements include university police, emergency communications, and procedures for reporting incidents. Students should use current university instructions for urgent assistance, since an emergency report calls for a different response from a routine conduct or facilities concern.

URI's emergency notification system is intended to distribute time-sensitive alerts, and its published emergency guidance explains how the campus responds to disruptions. Students can also review the university's annual security report for federally required crime disclosures and information about policies. Those statistics cover defined locations, categories, and reporting years; they are not a complete measure of every safety concern a student might encounter.

For sexual misconduct, reporting and support options may differ depending on whether a student wants confidential assistance, university action, or a police report. Reviewing those distinctions before an incident can make it easier to identify the appropriate resource when needed.