Thefts happen when rooms are left unattended and unlocked. Currently, the residents of each house vote to lock up at a particular hour. Some residences have voted to keep doors locked at all times. Telephones are located outside every undergraduate residence hall. Two years ago, new locking hardware was installed, along with a much faster system for changing locks when students lose keys.
Students often study long hours at the library or with friends in another dorm.
If students feel uneasy about walking across campus, they can call the SURE Escort Service. SURE is available seven days a week, from dusk until 2 a.m. Stanford also provides free campus shuttle service. The hours of the Marguerite shuttle were extended last year to include late Friday and Saturday evenings. We have designated travel routes and recommend that students use them over other routes.