Safety & Security

• Each building is secured via a card access system that requires residents to be present in the building for admittance.
• Building entrances are monitored via a security camera.
• Buildings are equipped with constantly monitored fire suppression systems, sprinklers, and alarms.
• Residence hall staff conduct periodic rounds through their buildings throughout the day to ensure that entrances and exits are secure and functioning correctly, safety equipment is in working order, and there are no facility issues that pose a threat to the community.
• Hall staff are on call in the evening to monitor building or resident issues and provide a prompt response should a problem arise.

Despite the measures in place to ensure that intruders are not afforded easy entrance, the most significant impact on safety and security in the halls is the behavior of the residents. Some tips for residents to make sure they do not become a victim of theft in the halls:

• Always lock your residence hall room or apartment, even when going down the hall, to the restroom, or to the kitchen.
• Do not allow others to follow you into the hall after you have swiped your EagleCard. This is known as "tailgating" and will enable people who may not live in your building access to it.
• Do not leave possessions unattended or unwatched. Leaving laptops, tablets, phones, and other devices in community spaces like lounges and kitchens could result in them being missing when you return.
• Do not loan your EagleCard or room key to another person.

Additional Resources

• MSU Police Department
• Emergency Resources
• Live Safe App
• Safety Alerts