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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
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Your safety comes first

As a student, you deserve to feel safe in your home away from home. IU's culture of care is built on prevention, connection, and quick access to help when you need it.

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Public Safety

Protect IU in action

Find all the information you need to know about health, safety, security, and emergency preparedness. 

Student resources

How IU looks out for you

As an IU student, you have a coordinated system of programs, alerts, and trained responders to help you stay safe and find assistance quickly.
  • Person seated inside a vehicle at night, representing a campus safe ride service.

    IU Ride

    Get a free, late‑night ride when you need help getting home safely. IU Rides operates across campus and nearby areas.

  • Student uses a mobile phone while seated in a classroom with laptops open.

    Emergency alerts

    Stay informed through IU Notify, the university’s emergency notification system that sends timely updates by text, email, and phone.

  • Campus police officers speak with students in a hallway about safety and resources.

    Police & security

    Connect with the IU Police Department, Bloomington Police, and Protect IU for safety reporting, guidance, and campus security information.