Campus Security: Officers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to requests for assistance from students, faculty, and staff. 

The 24-hour security number is 972.293.5442, or from campus-network phones, dial x5442.

• To contact Campus Security, call 972.293.5442
• For medical emergencies, call “911” immediately – then call security and let them know the nature and location of the emergency.
• Campus security officers are supervised by the Director of Security and are responsible for securing buildings and grounds, traffic regulations, and parking control.
• Campus security personnel have the authority to enforce all campus policies and Texas State laws.
• Crime Prevention and Safety Procedures – Students are expected to assume responsibility for their property and personal safety by making sound decisions and reporting any concerns to security immediately.
• Proactive methods employed by campus security against personal property theft include parking lot and building patrols, campus escorts (as requested), routine lighting and emergency equipment checks.
• Firearms and other weapons are prohibited on University property.

University Facilities:

Students and staff have access to campus facilities during the hours designated as open.  The entire campus is closed to unauthorized guests and traffic between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am.  All vehicles entering campus after 9:00 pm must check in with security.

Residence Halls:

All residential areas are patrolled regularly by housing and security personnel.  After posted visitation hours, only resident students and Northwood staff are permitted on campus.  All residential housing areas are single sex units with opposite gender visitation as follows:

Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 1:00 am
Friday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 2:00 am

Alcohol & Drug Policies:

Campus policies are listed in the Student Handbook as well as the Housing Handbook, which are distributed to all new and returning students at the beginning of the year.

Sexual Assaults:

Northwood University strives to prevent the occurrence of sexual assaults.

• Northwood University provides educational programs through residence hall programs and student meetings.
• To report a sexual offense occurring on campus, individuals should contact campus security, the Campus Counselor, the Housing Director, the Director of Security or the Dean of Students immediately.
• Victims should not shower, bathe, or change clothes.  All evidence should be preserved.  Victims are encouraged to have a physical examination at a hospital immediately following a report.
• Victims have the right and are encouraged to contact local law enforcement authorities, or have NU Campus Security Personnel assist in doing so.
• Victim assistance will be provided by the Student Services office or the Northwood University Health Facility.
• Victims of any sexual offense may request to change academic and living arrangements by contacting the Student Services office.
• In addition to any legal proceedings conducted through the court system, on-campus disciplinary action is handled through the Student Services office.
• If a student is found guilty of a sexual assault or sexual harassment, appropriate sanctions will be issued by the Dean of Students.
• If a victim requests an alternative housing option, the university will make every effort to work with the victim to provide all possible options.  Requests should be made to the Housing Director or the Dean of Students.