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Cornell University - Comments on Security/Safety

Posted Date Posted By Comment
April 05 2008
iluvcolumbia
blue lights
March 23 2008
Dennis173
One can feel the presence of security , but being from NYC I am used to tighter security, I guess. Ithaca, NY is no NYC.
August 31 2007
midatlmom
Very safe area.
August 22 2007
Igglesfan
So far, so good.
July 27 2007
poozislove
There is a police station right on campus, a bus system to bring you home at night, and a blue light system where you can ask for a boy and girl escort to get back to your room.
July 19 2007
Lori1122
blue light system
July 09 2007
dande1114
No worries.
April 15 2007
seuferk
small area, with good campus police
September 10 2006
posterX
Good, but because there is very little activity on most parts of the campus, walking around quiet areas of campus late at night definitely needs to be done with caution.
September 05 2006
college-woot!
police are everywhere and easily contactable. felt really secure, walking back at 3am.
August 26 2006
NishtDawg
Wasn't even an issue at Cornell. I mean, seriously- the Ithaca Police drive around in VW bugs.
August 20 2006
eeemillee
The campus is isolated(not in a bad way) so it's pretty safe. Like at most schools, if you don't make stupid decisions then you'll most likely be fine.
August 10 2006
KryptoniteMan
No problem here ... they even got night time escorts if you need it ;)
August 08 2006
ReninDetroit
There were cops and guard stations EVERYWHERE. Even though it's a quasi-urban area, it has a distinctive campus feel. Although it feels more "public" than private, if that makes sense.
August 04 2006
imkonadian88
they have what they call "blue phone poles" around the campus...if anything happens, lift the phone and it will automatically transfer your