Safety is a concern on all university campuses.
As a result, the University of Virginia strives to provide the University community with a professional law enforcement response. In order to accomplish this goal, the University police department offers the same level of services as a municipal police department, as well as many other services unique to an academic institution. The University has established a number of programs and physical improvements to help keep your child safe. The University has 170 emergency phones located near dorms, academic buildings, walkways, parking lots, and many other locations around the Grounds. In addition, cellular phones, programmed with 911, are available for student loan at the libraries.