Title: 9 Ways to Keep Safe on Your College Campus | SafeWise
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9 Ways to Stay Safe on Your College Campus
Last Updated: several months ago
9 ways to stay safe on campus
1. Get to know the campus safety office
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2. Take precautions after dark
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3. Keep things on lockdown
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4. Be smart on social media
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5. Be careful getting into your car
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6. Have a plan
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7. Pay attention to crime rates and trends
8. Learn how to defend yourself
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9. Stock up on safety supplies
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College safety during COVID-19
Safety tips for in-person classes
Safety tips for remote learning
Rebecca Edwards

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9 Ways to Stay Safe on Your College Campus
By Rebecca Edwards
Security Expert, Safety & Tech Reporter
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Published on October 20, 2020
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Last Updated: several months ago
Get news about coronavirus on campuses across the country in our coronavirus on campus column. Going back to college this fall is different than it’s ever been. To help ensure a safe return to campus, we teamed up with personal safety expert Pete Canavan to put together practical tips you can use on campus or around town. We also created a COVID-19 college safety guide to help you stay safe as school gets started during the global pandemic. 9 ways to stay safe on campus
Get to know the campus safety office
Take precautions after dark
Keep things on lockdown
Be smart on social media
Be careful getting into your car
Have a plan
Pay attention to crime rates and trends
Learn how to defend yourself
Stock up on safety supplies
Bonus: COVID-19 college safety tips
If 2018 numbers are any indication, more than 20 million students in the U.S. will head to college this fall. Unfortunately, with so many students, dorm rooms, and valuables, even America’s safest college towns experience some forms of crime—including burglaries, thefts, or assaults. While safety is a priority for most colleges, it’s still important to take action to improve your personal safety and keep your belongings protected. Before heading off to college, review these nine safety tips.