Police Department - University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

SafeWalks & SafeRides

You don’t have to walk alone.

By traveling together, we significantly reduce our chances of being targeted by criminals on campus.

SafeWalks

SafeWalks is a courtesy service provided to University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff. To request a SafeWalks escort, call 217-333-1216. You can also use an emergency phone to contact a dispatcher.

Please give at least 15 minutes notice.

Hours of Operation

*SafeWalks hours have been extended March 5 through the night of March 7. SafeWalks will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 3 a.m.*

9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday (calls taken until 2:15 a.m.)
9 p.m. to 3 a.m., Thursday, Friday or Saturday (calls taken until 2:45 a.m.)

SafeWalks is a free service provided by Student Patrol. Visit our employment page for more information on how to join Student Patrol.

SafeRides

Between dusk and 6 a.m., the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District offers limited SafeRides by request by calling 217-265-RIDE (7433). Please visit the MTD website for more information about SafeRides.