Support & Safety

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Feel Supported.
Stay Safe.

From everyday support to campus safety resources, Illinois is here to help you feel confident, connected, and cared for throughout your experience.

Support for Every Student

30+ support centers on campus offer resources, services, and communities that help you succeed academically, personally, and socially.

Academics

Community & Belonging

Employment & Careers

Engagement

Finances

General

Health & Wellness

International

Safety

Veterans

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A Campus That Looks Out for You

Your safety matters here.

Illinois combines 24/7 support, emergency resources, and proactive safety programs to help students feel secure on campus and in the community.

Safety Resources

Safety at Illinois

University of Illinois Police Department is Tier II ILEAP accredited, the highest accreditation level possible

One of the most densely patrolled campus areas in the region, with 24/7 police, security staff, and student patrols

Emergency phones, campus lighting, and security cameras located across campus

REACH co-responder program pairs police officers with social workers during mental health emergencies

Recognized as a StormReady and Ready to Respond campus

Illini Alerts

If there’s an emergency or safety concern on or near campus, students receive Illini Alert notifications by email and text with real-time updates and instructions.  

Late-Night Support

Heading home late? Illinois offers services designed to help students get around safely at night.

  • SafeWalks student escort program
  • SafeRides transportation service
  • Community Outreach & Support Team (COAST) resources
Undergraduate Admissions
901 West Illinois Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-0302