Safety & Security

Safety & Security Resources

  • *Family Conversation Starters
    • Encourage your student to be aware of their surroundings and their personal property 
    • Check in with your student regularly about how they are feeling in their residence and in classroom settings 
    • Encourage students to always secure their personal information and their belongings
    • Does your student know what to do in case of an emergency? 
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  • *Student Strategies for Success
    • Make your safety a priority by remaining aware and alert in your surroundings 
    • Before you leave an area, take inventory of your items to save yourself time and money searching for missing items!
    • If you do notice something missing - report it and check the following lost and found locations
    • Familiarize yourself with the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct (PDF)
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  • Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

    Millersville University established the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) to assist in addressing situations where students, faculty, or staff are displaying disruptive or threatening behaviors that potentially impede their own or others' ability to function successfully or safely.

    In cases where a person may pose an immediate risk of violence to self or others, please call 911.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM

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  • Code of Conduct

    The Student Handbook/Code of Conduct is a great resource for all members of the community to understand their responsibilities and rights at Millersville University. 

    STUDENT CONDUCT & COMMUNITY STANDARDS HANDBOOK

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  • Parking Information

    The Parking Office at Millersville University is located at Boyer Building, directly behind the library on West Frederick Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARKING AT MU

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  • MU Alert for Emergency Updates

    Sign up for MU Alert

    MU Alert subscribers receive updates on emergencies and weather-related cancellations or delays through text message and/or email. Students and families are encouraged to subscribe to this free resource.

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR MU ALERT 

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  • Sexual Violence and Dating Violence Services

    A confidential dating and domestic violence advocate is on campus on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. in the Cumberland House. Students may call 717-299-1249 or email MUAdvocate@caplanc.org to schedule an appointment. 

    The YWCA has a sexual assault advocate on campus every Monday from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Cumberland House.  Students can call 717-869-5013 or e-mail WeHearYou@ywcalancaster.org to schedule an appointment.

    24-Hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 717-392-7273

    Looking for help?

    help for Sexual Violence and Dating Violence

    INFORMATION ABOUT TITLE IX

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  • Student Conduct & Community Standards

    The Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) fosters student learning and success by balancing individual and community rights, while promoting a safe, student centered, and inclusive community.

    Visit this site for information about standards, processes, and procedures related to conduct.

    STUDENT CONDUCT & COMMUNITY STANDARDS

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