UIC provides a free smart phone app that allows students to take advantage of the many campus safety services offered.
Download the UIC SAFE app—Apple or Android—and familiarize yourself with its features so you’re prepared in case of an emergency. The app also contains a full Safety Toolbox, Emergency Response Guidelines, and Support Resources, such as the following:
LOCATION TRACKING + ESCORT
Virtual Friend Walk—real-time tracking with a contact
UIC Police Virtual Escort—real-time tracking with campus police
Call UIC Police—share your location and/or call campus police
SAFE COMMUTE
Night Ride—a campus shuttle van will give you a ride / 11 pm–7 am
• dial direct 312-996-6800
Student Patrol Escort—a campus walking escort / 6:30 am–11 pm
• dial direct 312-996-2830
REPORTING
Call UIC Police
UIC Safe App or dial direct: 312-355-5555
from a campus phone: 5-5555
Report a Crime or a Tip
• text UIC Police 312-355-5555
• call UIC InTouch Crisis Hotline / 6–10 pm Sunday–Friday 312-996-5535
• call National Suicide Prevention Hotline / any time 800-273-8255