September 2025 Safe Campus Update

First things first

Hey, Gophers! Welcome to a new semester. Stay tuned each month for the Safe Campus Update to find info, tools, and resources to help keep you safe, in every sense of the word. Check out the Safe Campus website for all you need, when you need it.

Safety resources at your fingertips

The University has your back. Campus staff have solid plans and tools ready to roll for any type of circumstance.

• SAFE-U is the University’s emergency mass notification system. Watch for alerts by email, phone, or text—you choose.
• The Department of Public Safety’s workshops and resources can help you prepare for emergencies.
• Campus buildings are stacked with safety features—think posters, locks, turnstiles, and U Card-only access.

Find this info and more all in one place on the emergency preparedness webpage.

When butterflies linger, find support

Are your first-day butterflies lasting longer than expected? Totally normal. If those feelings continue, though, it’s time to take action.

Ask for help: Find counseling, consultations, urgent walk-in services, and more from Boynton Mental Health & Counseling. Get 24/7 help from the Student Crisis Line by calling 612-301-4673. 

Spread your wings: Reset your school-life flow with self-led wellbeing strategies from the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing. 

If you’re vibing now, cool. Bookmark mentalhealth.umn.edu in case you or someone you know needs help. 

Safety roundup: Safety resources? Gnarly.

• Get home safe: Call 624-WALK or grab a free ride with Gopher Chauffeur from University Security.
• Sights and sounds: Travel with your friends on lit-up pathways whenever you can. Keep your eyes peeled, and stay alert by keeping those earbuds/phones in check.
• Beep beep: Get familiar with Parking and Transportation Services for bus, bike, and parking to-dos.
• Good as gold: Don’t wait to get your lost U Card replaced and visit the U Card Office to get back to swiping.
• No room for hate: The University is equally committed to creating a welcoming environment and condemns acts of prejudice and hate speech. Report discrimination and harassment to the Bias Response and Referral Network.

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