EMU does not have fraternities and sororities. However EMU does maintain one residence with classroom and office space in the District of Columbia utilized by the Washington Community Scholars' Center. EMU also has a satellite campus located with classroom space in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster, PA. The Student Life Office and the Campus Safety and Security Coordinator may and can receive monthly arrest record updates from the Harrisonburg Police Department for the main campus community. The university has a close working relationship with the other local police departments.
The university requires all students to participate in a cross-cultural study. These programs regularly take students around the world. As per the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, prior to any international travel the university attempts to secure information about reportable criminal activity that is in proximity to students at non-campus facilities. While aware that cultural and political boundaries may exist, the university has established the following safety policy for cross-cultural events.