Campus Safety

• Blue Light Phones

  1. The Division of Public Safety has phones for emergency use across campus. Phones can be found on the street, on buildings, or inside parking garages. The phones can be distinguished by their yellow covers and overhead blue lights.

• Penn Guardian

  1. Download the free Penn Guardian app on your iOS or Android device to provide DPS’s (the Division of Public Safety) PennComm Center with information, such as medical conditions and GPS coordinates.

  2. This will enhance the speed and effectiveness of emergency responders.

• Walking Escort and Ride 

  1. To request a walking escort, students can call (215) 898-WALK (9255), or ask any on-duty DPS officer on patrol or inside a building for help. You can request a walking escort 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for an escort within the territory, spanning from 30th to 43rd streets and from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue.

  2. Dial (215) 898-RIDE (7433) to request a ride to or from locations on or off campus via a University van from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. When you call for a ride, be sure to provide the dispatcher with your name, exact location, and destination. You can expect your ride to arrive within 20 minutes.

• Penn Police Station

  1. Visit the Penn Police Station at 4040 Chestnut St. in case of an emergency, if you need help, or if you have questions. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Emergencies and Help Line 

  1. In the event of an emergency, call (215) 573-3333 for 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week assistance in navigating Penn’s resources for health and wellness, call (215) 898-HELP (4357).

• UPennAlert System

  • In emergency situations, UPennAlert reaches students and staff via texts or emails. Penn students can register for this service on Path@Penn.