Starting college is an exciting transition, but students and families may also have new safety concerns. The College Safety Starter Kit offers reminders to help students build safer habits on campus and in residence halls, and is a starting point for conversations about safety.
This downloadable guide covers:
Personal safety when walking alone
Safer practices for social gatherings
Dorm and residence hall security
Fire safety basics
Roommate safety agreements
Online security and phishing awareness
Device protection and privacy settings
Emergency contacts and campus alerts
Suggestions for assembling an emergency kit
Key takeaways for students and parents
One downloadable PDF
Four pages
US Letter portrait format
Suitable for digital reading or printing
Designed for students, parents, and families preparing for college
This resource was created by the founder of SafeMind Living, whose experience surviving a random violent crime led to her commitment to safety education, risk reduction, and helping others make safer choices.
SafeMind Living™ | Smart Choices. Safer Living.™
This guide provides general educational information and is not a substitute for official campus policies, emergency services, or professional advice. Students should become familiar with their own college or university’s safety procedures and available resources.
Starting college is an exciting transition, but students and families may also have new safety concerns. The College Safety Starter Kit offers reminders to help students build safer habits on campus and in residence halls, and is a starting point for conversations about safety.
This downloadable guide covers:
Personal safety when walking alone
Safer practices for social gatherings
Dorm and residence hall security
Fire safety basics
Roommate safety agreements
Online security and phishing awareness
Device protection and privacy settings
Emergency contacts and campus alerts
Suggestions for assembling an emergency kit
Key takeaways for students and parents
One downloadable PDF
Four pages
US Letter portrait format
Suitable for digital reading or printing
Designed for students, parents, and families preparing for college
This resource was created by the founder of SafeMind Living, whose experience surviving a random violent crime led to her commitment to safety education, risk reduction, and helping others make safer choices.
SafeMind Living™ | Smart Choices. Safer Living.™
This guide provides general educational information and is not a substitute for official campus policies, emergency services, or professional advice. Students should become familiar with their own college or university’s safety procedures and available resources.