Personal Health & Safety

Students with health and safety emergencies should dial x5200 from an on-campus phone ,or (504)865-5200 from an off-campus phone, to reach the Tulane University Department of Public Safety. Public Safety will dispatch Tulane Emergency Medical Service (TEMS), the student-staffed campus EMS service, or other emergency response personnel.

Students also have access to the Tulane Student Health Center, which can be reached at (504)865-5255 (uptown location). More information about the Student Health Center is available at http://www.tulane.edu/%7Ehealth/.

Although it is not mandatory, students are also requested to make an effort to contact their Resident Advisor after appropriate medical attention has been sought, especially if the health and safety emergency occurred within the residence hall. Resident Advisors are responsible and conscientious employees of Housing and Residence Life, and awareness of the health and safety emergencies of their residents aids them in better performing their duties and preventing future accidents.

Personal Safety Emergencies

Blue Light Phones
There are many Blue Light Phones (emergency phone terminals usually distinguishable by a flashing blue light after dark) located throughout campus that provide a direct connection to Tulane University Police Department (TUPD), staffed 24 hours a day. If you have a fire or medical emergency, know of a crime that is occurring, or need to request an escort, simply pick up the handset or press the “call” button and you will be connected to an operator.

Escorts
The Department of Public Safety provides security escorts to ensure the safety of those who are traveling on campus, especially after dark. To request the escort service, call (504)865–5381. Public Safety dispatch will arrange for an escort to meet you and accompany you to your destination.

Sexual Assault and Rape
In the event of a sexual assault please contact the Gender Violence Hotline: 504-920-9900, or visit http://neveralone.tulane.edu.