Safety & Security
Resident safety is our top priority. Below are some safety and security measures we have in place to protect our residents. Additional information can be found in the Safety & Security section of the Guide to Community Living.
 Residents must present their SDSUcard and/or building identification every time they
enter their residential community or if asked by a university official.
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| Desk Assistants/Security Monitors staff the community front desks to monitor the
security of the building and enforce expectations related to safety procedures.
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| Guest policies strictly enforced in freshman communities (see Guide to Community Living).
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| All rooms, suites and apartments are subject to regular safety and maintenance inspections.
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| Fire alarm systems in the residential communities are reliable and use state-of-the-art
technology. The campus fire alarm network is monitored by University Police.
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| Security cameras monitor indoor and outdoor communal areas.
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| All first-floor rooms have university-provided window/door security screens for the
security of residents.
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SDSU Police Department
The SDSU Police Department works hard to ensure that residents are aware of safety issues that may affect them. In the event of an emergency, updates will be posted on the Urgent Campus Information page.
SDSU Text Alerts
SDSU has established a text notification system that is capable of sending text (also known as SMS) and email messages in the event of a campus-wide emergency or health and safety concern. Register through the Web Portal.
Fire Safety Report
In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the SDSU Annual Fire Safety report contains information about fire safety policies, practices and statistics in on-campus housing facilities. PDF Annual Fire Safety Report