Campus Safety Guide
What New Undergraduate Students Should Consider
WHEN SELECTING HOUSING OPTIONS... On-Campus Housing: All USC-owned on-campus housing has resident-only security measures, including fingerprint scanners and 24/7 security officers at entrances. Off-Campus Housing: Students are encouraged to consider the “Patrol Zone” when selecting off-campus housing. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) patrols USC’s campuses as well as a 2.5- mile radius around the University Park Campus and one square mile around the Health Sciences Campus, marked in the red and blue borders on the maps.
WHEN WALKING AROUND CAMPUS... Know locations of “Blue Light” phones: These emergency phones are located throughout both USC campuses and are connected to the DPS 24-hour communications center. Use them anytime to request an escort or to report suspicious activity or crime.
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