Transfer To-Do list

Step 14: Register for Emergency Text Messaging

Deadline: Complete Before Classes Begin

Contact: University Police - 410-704-2505

The information below pertains to students entering fall 2009. Information for students entering spring 2010 will be available during November 2009.

Emergency Text Messaging

Students can now register for the free state-of-the-art message notification system. In case of emergency, text messages are sent instantly and simultaneously to all registered text-message capable mobile phones, BlackBerrys, wireless PDAs, pagers, smart or satellite phones, and e-mail addresses. The service also posts these messages on the university’s Web site. The messages will pop up on the computer screen for anyone using Google, Yahoo! or AOL as his or her homepage.

Campus Safety

The Towson University Police Department is an organized law enforcement agency that provides a full range of both police and security services to the university community.

University Police are committed to delivering the highest quality policing and public safety services available 24 hours a day, every day. The department is located in the General Services Building, 20 W. Towsontown Blvd., across the street from the entrance to Burdick Hall. If you ever have an emergency, just dial 410-704-2133.

In accordance with the guidelines established by Towson University and pursuant to federal law, all current and prospective students may request and receive a copy of the Towson University Annual Campus Security Report (Clery Report). Copies of the report may be obtained from the Towson University Police by visiting the department in person, calling 410-704-2505, or online.

University Police Escort Service

The police department maintains an escort service that operates during the hours of darkness while school is in session. Walking and riding escorts provide point-to-point service. Please call x4SAFE (47233) from offices, residential rooms or campus courtesy phones. You may also contact the University Police via campus emergency telephones to request an escort any time of the day.

Emergency Blue Light Phones

Towson University has installed blue light emergency phones around the campus should the need arise to contact the police. Crime prevention should be the concern of each individual and the entire community. To report a crime or other campus emergency, call 410-704-2133 (x42133 from any campus phone) immediately.

Safety Tips

  • Do not walk alone in the dark. Use the campus shuttle or escort system.

  • If you feel threatened, use the blue emergency phones located around campus.

  • Keep your car doors locked during the day, and place all belongings out of view or in your trunk.

  • Do not pick up people in the parking garages who say they will give you their parking space in exchange for a ride. Not everyone on campus belongs here.

  • Know the contents of your purse or wallet. If it is lost or stolen, you will need to act quickly to notify the appropriate companies.

  • Preprogram the police emergency number 410-704-2133 in your cell phone.

For more safety tips, please visit the University Police Web site.

 


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Enrollment Services Center, Room 208

1-888-4TOWSON (toll free)
Phone: 410-704-2113
Fax: 410-704-3030

E-mail: admissions@towson.edu
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