- Sign up for Missouri State Alert notifications
- Add the Safe Walk number (417-836-5509) into your phone
Putting Safety First
Your safety on campus
Safety is a priority at Missouri State. You can help by making wise choices and learning about the services in this section.
Basic safety amenities
We have well-lit walkways, cameras in parking lots and card access to residential buildings.
City police on campus
There is a Springfield Police substation on campus, operated in cooperation with the Springfield Police Department. Law enforcement officers work alongside campus safety specialists to patrol campus.
Residence halls
Halls are equipped with card-access security systems, deadbolt locks on each door, front-desk staff available 24/7 and resident assistants on each floor.
Alert system
The Missouri State Alert notification system will contact you and/or family members to inform you of university closings, severe weather alerts, security alerts or emergency situations. You may have messages sent to you via text messages, emails and/or phone calls.
Sign up for Missouri State Alert
Safe Walk program
You can request that a campus safety specialist arrive at your location to escort you to a new location. Service is available 24/7. You can use the Safe Walk program anywhere on the main campus or near university buildings downtown.
Blue light safety phones
Blue light safety phones are located across campus. If you feel uncomfortable about a situation, just hit the button on the phone. The blue lights will flash and you will be connected to the campus safety office, and an officer will be dispatched to your location.
Learn more about blue light safety phones
Bike safety
Bicycles are a great way to get around campus. If you have a bike, register it and have a good lock, such as a U-bolt lock.
Learn more about bicycling on campus
Training and resources
University safety offers a number of training courses, including Sexual Assault Prevention and Defensive Moves. These courses are free to all Missouri State students, faculty and staff members.
The Title IX department oversees all issues having to do with sexualized violence, sexual assault, rape, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, sexual harassment, sex discrimination, stalking and pregnancy rights.
Concern about perceived bias-related situations may be directed to the Bias Response Team.