Prevention and Report
At the University of Oregon, the Division of Safety and Risk Services (SRS) generally provides leadership and expertise in safeguarding life, health, university property, and the environment.
Safely Getting Around Campus
Duck Rides:
Duck Rides is a free nighttime transportation service for UO students and employees. Rides are scheduled in the app or by calling the Duck Rides phone number during operating hours. See the Duck Rides webpage to learn more.
Safety Escorts:
University of Oregon Police Department (UOPD) staff can provide safety escorts to students and employees from any campus location to any other campus location, 24 hours per day. See the Safety Escorts webpage to learn more.
UOPD Information Resources
Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Tips:
UOPD has put together a list of security awareness and crime prevention tips. Read it to learn about incident reporting, their phone numbers, bike theft, stalking, and more.
Report a Crime:
Learn how to report a crime by phone, in person, and online on the UOPD website.
Personal Safety Resources
Trainings:
There are trainings available for individuals who want to build or strengthen skills for situational awareness and individual safety.
Self Defense Classes:
UOPD offers self defense classes including UO credit courses. Check them out on the UOPD webpage.
UO Alerts
UO Alerts are sent when there is an imminent threat to health and/or safety to the campus community. UO Alerts are emailed to all @uoregon.edu email accounts and posted to the Alerts Page.
You can also receive UO Alerts via text. Learn how to sign up on the UO SRS webpage.
Suicide Prevention
UO Counseling Services offers suicide prevention training and outreach to support students at risk. Visit the Counseling Services website to learn more.
If you are thinking about suicide, call the Counseling Services 24-Hour Support and Crisis Line at 541-346-3227 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) now. Or text "OREGON" to 741-741.
Report a Concern About a Fellow Student
If you are concerned about a student and this is a non-emergency, the Dean of Student encourages you to complete a report. There are a number of reasons why students might need help that you can report on this form, including their physical and mental well-being, issues of bias, demonstrating concerning behaviors, or you are concerned they are missing. Learn more on the DOS webpage.
If you consider the situation to be an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Laboratory Safety
If you use biological, chemical, or radiological materials, or work in the lab setting, visit the SRS Laboratory Safety webpage and learn about the important contacts, trainings, and resources for laboratory safety.
Other Resources
The Admission Office has put together a list of campus safety and security resources.
Crisis Support and Victim Support
Resource for Victims of Discrimination and Harassment
The Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance (OICRC) is responsible for responding to, and investigating allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as defined under the university’s Prohibited Discrimination and Retaliation Policy, including allegations of bias based on ancestry, religion, national origin, race, and color, as well as sex and gender-based discrimination, harassment, violence, and stalking.
Reporting:
Learn about how to submit a report on the OICRC webpage.
Support:
The OICRC has put together a list of support resources for victims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Help for Victims and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
The Office of the Dean of Students has made a resource page for victims and survivors of sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, sexual or gender-based harassment, and/or stalking.
See their contact list for information and support.
Mental Health Crisis Support
UO Counseling Services has put together a resource page for students experiencing a mental health crisis.
2SLGBTQIA3+ Crisis and Community Support
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Education and Support Services (LGBTESS) has put together a resource list for 2SLGBTQIA3+ students experiencing a crisis and in need of help.
Collegiate Recovery Center
UO's Collegiate Recovery Center delivers peer support services to students experiencing substance use issues and provides opportunities for individuals to develop relationships within the recovery community. Through individual consults, group sessions, support meetings, and recovery events, the center helps students achieve their personal goals for recovery.
Website: Collegiate Recovery Center
Location: EMU, Room 331
OMBUDS Conflict Management Assistance
The Ombuds Program offers all members of the campus community a safe place to gain access to support and problem-solving resources. They work with individual visitors and with groups.
Website: OMBUDS Program
Legal services
Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO) Legal Services is an ASUO incidental fee-funded program offering legal assistance exclusively to UO students. Professional services are provided to incidental fee-paying UO students by experienced legal professionals including Oregon licensed attorneys and a legal assistant.
Website: ASUO Legal Services
Questions?
If you have any other questions, email us at gegradstudies@uoregon.edu. We look forward to speaking with you!