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Campus Safety Week

We’re committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning, living, social, recreational, and working environment for all members of the campus community.

During our Campus Safety Week (February 23 to 27) the Office of Campus Safety highlights our campus safety services, and how various areas and initiatives across the university help keep our campus community safe.

AlertAware App
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AlertAware App

Download the AlertAware app to get real-time information on events that impact our immediate safety on campus.

Office of Campus Safety website
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Office of Campus Safety website

Campus safety resources, the Campus Emergency Response Team, incident reporting, student conduct, emergency procedures and more. 

Campus Walk program and Code Blue stations
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Campus Walk program and Code Blue stations

To request a campus walk, contact Campus Security at 905.721.8668 ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211.

Code Blue stations are located on the North Oshawa campus in parking lots, footpaths and the Library. 

Campus Walk: Student-trained teams who will, on request, accompany anyone on campus to their car, residence or other campus locations. 

Code Blue: Nine-foot poles with blue lights on top. Provide instant contact with Campus Security once the button is pressed. 

 

Emergency guidelines poster
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Emergency guidelines poster

Posters are located around campus to provide general guidance during an emergency. 

Make yourself aware of where you see these posters on campus and familiarize yourself with the emergency guidelines. 

Emergency Guidelines Poster

Residence Safety
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Residence Safety

Our Residence team makes the safety and security of our students their number one priority.

Need help? Email info@dc-otresidence.ca or call 905.728.8700 ext. 8000.

Residence safety essentials:

  • Access and guests:

    • Carry your key.

    • Don’t share your key or let others tailgate.

    • All guests are required to sign in at the front desk. 

  • Fire and electrical safety:

    • Use CSA-approved appliances, unplug hair tools and avoid overloading outlets.

    • Do not charge e-bikes or e-scooters in suites. Residence is working on external charging solutions. 

  • Theft prevention:

    • Keep suite doors closed and latched.

    • Don’t prop doors open.

    • Be present for food deliveries.

  • Support available:

    • Front desks are staffed 24/7 (South & Simcoe).

    • Resident Advisors are on duty nightly.

    • Campus Walk program is available.

  • Emergencies:

    • Use emergency phones, follow PA instructions and participate in drills.

    • If you call 911, notify the front desk.

Key Contacts:

South Village: 905.728.8700 ext. 8000
Simcoe Village: 905.728.8700 ext. 8100