UD Safety & Wellness
UD's commitment
to ensuring a healthy
& safe environment
At the University of Delaware, safety is a top priority. We offer a comprehensive set of services, technologies and support systems, including 24/7 public safety support, easy-to-use emergency tools, wellness resources and a strong partnership with the City of Newark, all designed to help students, faculty and staff feel secure.
Dial 911 if you have an emergency
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Resources
Sexual Assault
When violence happens, it is never the victim’s fault. Numerous resources exist on campus to help victims, including:
- TimelyCare offers free, confidential crisis and victim support for UD students. Download the TimelyCare app.
- Student Advocacy & Support offers professional, certified victim advocates who can provide ongoing assistance and support
Safe Travel
Ride Safe Program
A free ride safe program is available from any University location and specific areas off campus. To arrange for an escort, call (302) 831-RIDE, use the LiveSafe app or a blue light emergency phone.
Late Night Shuttle
A shuttle bus is available for students traveling from campus to their nearby off-campus residences from 6 pm-1 am. The pick-up points are Morris Library, Perkins Student Center, Townsend Hall and the STAR Health Science Building. Requests can be made using the same 831-RIDE phone number or the LiveSafe app. Coverage area for the service can be seen on this map.
Both the UD shuttle and UD golf cart rides are available from 6 p.m. - 1 a.m., 7 days a week.
Call 302-831-RIDE or use the LiveSafe app to request service.
Stay Informed
UD Alert, UD's primary emergency notification tool, allows UD to send emergency messages within minutes. UD Alert is activated only during major emergencies, situations where there is an imminent danger to the safety and welfare of students, faculty and staff, or if a state of emergency is declared.
LiveSafe provides a quick tip submittal via text with picture and video attachments (including the option to stay anonymous), live chat with safety officials, fast access to emergency phone numbers that initiate location tracking when dialed, a comprehensive safety map, and a peer-to-peer location monitoring with concurrent group chat feature called SafeWalk. Additionally, app users can receive important broadcast notifications sent by UDPD.
Social Media Updates
The University Police Department works in collaboration with the Office of Communications and Marketing to leverage social media in communicating real-time updates in an emergency.