In addition to a phone in each residence hall room, there are phones located in all residence hall lobbies and the lobbies of most buildings to facilitate calling for assistance if necessary. The Department of Residence Halls has established a residence halls security program, called Nightwatch, to assist in providing a safe and secure environment for residents and their guests. This program provides a monitoring system for all residents and guests entering Hamlin and Vandenberg Halls. During these hours, all persons must enter these buildings through the Nightwatch stations. Residents use their room keys to enter these buildings when the outside doors are locked.
Residents assume full responsibility for the behavior of their guests.
Guests must be accompanied by their resident hosts during their stay. Anyone who attempts to gain improper access to any residence hall will be treated as a trespasser. The Nightwatch staff also provides information and assistance during their hours of operation. Campus Sexual Assaults Oakland University attempts to provide a secure and hospitable environment for its students. Prevention of sexual assaults is an important part of the University's response to campus safety issues.