Welcome to the University of Chicago and Its Community

Safety Awareness Program

In Case of Disaster

• Emergency Response Plans
• During a Disaster
• Personal Preparedness

In Case of Emergency

• Emergency Phone Locations (Map)
• 834-HELP
• Deans-on-Call
• cAlert Emergency Notification System: Sign up for safety alerts

Identity Theft

• Ways that thieves can steal your identity
• Ways to prevent your identity from being stolen

Getting Around Hyde Park and Beyond

• University Transportation
• Other Types of Transportation

Safety Tips

• Walking
• Bicycles
• Public Transportation
• Driving
• Home, Apartment, or Residence Hall

Security

• University Police
• Whistlestop Program
• Emergency Phones
• Contact Cards
• Complaint Process
• Residence Halls
• Academic Buildings
• Real Estate Operations
• Security Concerns and Suggestions

Sexual Assault

• In Case of Sexual Assault
• Emergency Assistance
• Other Services
• Counseling and Education
• Disciplinary Action

Crime Information and Statistics

• Campus Security Act
• Analysis of Crime Statistics

Appendix
Drug and Alcohol Policies

• Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments
• Standards of Conduct
• Legal Sanctions
• University Sanctions
• Health Risks
• Counseling, Treatment, and Referral
• Tables
  1. Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Trafficking and Possession of a Controlled Substance
  2. Illinois Penalties for Possession of a Controlled Substance
  3. Illinois Trafficking Penalties—Controlled Substances
  4. Health Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Important Phone Numbers

Common Sense is published by the Office of Community Affairs, University Human Resources Management, and the Office of the Vice-President and Dean of Students in the University.

University programs described in Common Sense are continually reviewed and may change.