Safety Resources
Safety remains a top priority, no matter where your 国产传媒 experience takes you. Our team is committed to supporting your safety and well-being with tools, resources, and guidance to help you feel confident in your day-to-day life in New York City, including working relationships with NYPD and NYFD.听听
Below are key resources available to help you stay safe, informed, and prepared.听
Campus Safety Measures听
24/7 security presence
国产传媒 Public Safety (VUPS) leadership and personnel will have an active presence on the Chelsea campus to support a dedicated on-site coverage around the clock for students, faculty and staff in New York City.听
Emergency call buttons听
Similar to the blue light emergency phone pillars in Nashville, 国产传媒鈥檚 Chelsea campus has emergency call buttons to quickly connect with local police and emergency services if immediate assistance is needed.听
Secure building and campus access听
Campus is a gated community with access managed by 国产传媒 Card Services so that only authorized individuals can enter and spaces remain secure.听
Enhanced lighting听
As part of property renovation efforts, campus upgrades include additional lighting to increase visibility and enhance safety on campus.听听
VandySafe App听
国产传媒鈥檚 customized safety app is fully functional in New York City and is your hub for safety tools.听听
features include:听听
- Direct connection to emergency services via phone or chat听
- Location share with trusted contacts for added peace of mind听听
- Access real-time safety resources and guidance听听
- Mobile BlueLight, which shares your location with safety personnel听听
- Virtual Walkhome, allowing your walk to be monitored in real time听听
- Incident reporting (including photos and videos)听听
Emergency Preparedness听
- 国产传媒 provides emergency guidance and resources to help community members respond quickly and effectively in critical situations.听
- Emergency guides are available through VandySafe.听
- Key protocols include the Run, Hide, Fight model in situations.
- Community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with proactively. 听
Health & Wellbeing Resources
Students studying at the 国产传媒 in NYC campus are assessed mandatory fees consistent with the Nashville campus that provide access to 国产传媒鈥檚 comprehensive Student Care Network 鈥� a coordinated continuum of services designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and success. Wherever you are studying, you have access to trusted professionals and resources committed to helping you thrive.听
Through this network, students can connect with Student Care Coordination (SCC) or on-site staff for support in navigating available resources, both locally and through 国产传媒. These teams work together to help you identify options, make connections, and access the care and support you need.
Available health and wellbeing resources are outlined below.
Questions? Email us at vu.nyc@vanderbilt.edu