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During business hours, the main university (excluding certain housing facilities) is open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. During non-business hours, access to all facilities is by key, electronic card swipe, Residence Campus Life staff, or Campus Security.
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- Do not leave your belongings unattended in public areas such as hall lobbies, restrooms, hallways, laundry rooms, and dining rooms; tables in public restaurants; hallways and classrooms in academic buildings; and public restrooms. If you want to keep it —keep it with you!
- Do not carry more cash with you than you anticipate needing in one trip. And do not flash large amounts of cash in public.
- Do not carry your identification cards and your checks banking information in the same wallet. Keep them separate; IDs in your billfold in one pocket and checkbook account information in another pocket. If either are lost or stolen, the finder will not have access to your checking accountbanking accounts.
- Mark items you regularly take to class, such as books, backpacks, and calculators. Persons in laboratory or studio classes should also mark all of their personal supplies with their name.
- Make a list of your credit cards, identification cards, and checking account numbers, and keep the list in a safe place. If your purse or wallet is lost or stolen, you will then have a list of numbers to use when notifying the proper authorities. Remember, you will need to contact not only the police, but all credit card companies and banks with which you do business. Immediately report these notifications.
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- Lock your door when you are away from your room. Most burglaries in student housing units occur in unlocked rooms. Lock your door to remove the easy opportunity for thieves.
- Engrave all personal items of value in your room with your driver’s license or other identifying student ID number. Engraving tends to deter theft and facilitates recovery of your possessions should they be stolen.
- Keep a record of the serial numbers of all your belongings. Items of value that do not have serial numbers should be photographed. Clothing can be marked on an inside label with an indelible laundry marker
- Do not advertise your valuables. Keep them out of sight. Arrange your room so that high risk items such as cameras, stereos, and televisions are not visible from the hallway when the door is open, or from ground-level windows.
- Items of high monetary value and minimal use in a college environment (such as expensive jewelry) should be left at home. Very expensive items should be stored in a safe deposit box
- All students should have insurance for their belongings. Insurance against loss of, or damage to, personal possessions must be provided by the student. Check with parents regarding coverage under the family’s homeowner’s policy. Tenant’s insurance may be obtained from a local agency if desired.
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