Safety and Security
Yale is committed to providing safety and security services to the entire Yale community. Before you come to campus it is important that you take a few moments to download the LiveSafe App, and download the Bulldog Safety Contact Card.
Whether you live on or off-campus, Yale encourages all students to obtain property insurance to protect such items as bicycles, electronics, etc., against the unlikely occurrence of loss or damage. Yale affiliated student property insurance program is both affordable and convenient
When you first arrive in New Haven you will have, no doubt, many questions, a need to find people and places, some general apprehension about settling into a new environment and a certain concern about what lies ahead. Please do not hesitate to ask YSE Student Affairs staff for help. They will be happy to assist you.
Our school is in a relatively safe area. BUT SAFETY MUST BE A CONSTANT CONCERN. Always be alert, as in any large city. At night, do not walk alone. Try to have a friend with you when you leave any building after dark. Otherwise, you may call the Yale Escort Service at 432- WALK (9255) to be driven to your home.
Whether you live on or off-campus, Yale encourages all students to obtain property insurance to protect such items as bicycles, electronics, etc., against the unlikely occurrence of loss or damage. Yale affiliated student property insurance program is both affordable and convenient
When you first arrive in New Haven you will have, no doubt, many questions, a need to find people and places, some general apprehension about settling into a new environment and a certain concern about what lies ahead. Please do not hesitate to ask YSE Student Affairs staff for help. They will be happy to assist you.
Our school is in a relatively safe area. BUT SAFETY MUST BE A CONSTANT CONCERN. Always be alert, as in any large city. At night, do not walk alone. Try to have a friend with you when you leave any building after dark. Otherwise, you may call the Yale Escort Service at 432- WALK (9255) to be driven to your home.
Important Contacts
| Organization | Phone |
|---|---|
| Police & Fire Emergency | 911 |
| Campus Police | 203 432-4400 |
| New Haven Police Department | 203 946-6316 |
| Non-emergency | 203 946-6316 |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | 119 |
| Yale University Campus Security | 203-785-5555 |
| University Security safe rides & walking escort service |
203 432-6330 or 203 432-9255 |
| Yale Health - Acute Care | 203 432-0123 |
| Yale Facilities | 203 432-6888 |
| Yale International Travel Emergencies (24-hour) | 203 785-5555 |
| Yale Environmental Health & Safety | 203 785-3555 |
Blue Phones
Approximately 500 exterior “blue” phones are strategically located throughout the campus (view the campus blue phone map) and are readily identifiable at night by the blue lights hanging above or near them. The phones are equipped with red emergency buttons for direct connection to the University Police Communications Center for police, fire, or medical emergencies. Each phone is also equipped with a keypad for dialing any campus number.
Bike Registration
As a service to the University community, the Yale police department registers bicycles owned by students, faculty and staff members. Each bicycle is registered in the Yale Police/New Haven Police information system, which is searchable by police officers on patrol using their mobile data terminals. Each bicycle is also registered with the National Bike Registry at no charge.
Bicycle registrations are good for one academic year beginning on September 1 and expiring on August 31. To register your bicycle, please complete Yale's bike registration form.
Bicycle registrations are good for one academic year beginning on September 1 and expiring on August 31. To register your bicycle, please complete Yale's bike registration form.
Discrimination and Harassment Resources
The Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is committed to providing an environment that is rooted in mutual respect and free from sexual misconduct of any type. Together our community takes responsibility for its institutional culture and strives to create a place where all individuals feel safe and supported. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance.
For more information and resources, please see the YSE Title IX website.
Campus Resources
- Title IX University Website
- Sexual Misconduct Response & Prevention Website
- Office for Equal Opportunity Programs
- LiveSafe App
Community Resources
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