Student safety tips

Stay safe using our student safety tips.

1

Know your Campus Security numbers and save them in your phone

Call Campus Security 24/7 in the event of an emergency.  In a potentially life-threatening situation, call 911 first, then call Campus Security to notify them of the emergency on campus.

2

Know your closest emergency exits and assembly areas

Evacuation maps are posted in classrooms, near stairwells, and in elevators. Familiarize yourself with more than one way in/out of the building.

3

Sign up for Emergency Notifications

Subscribe to DC Alerts to receive important notifications regarding emergencies on campus and advisories regarding campus closures (for example, due to heavy snowfall).

4

Review the Communicable Disease Prevention and Response Plan

Review the College's Communicable Disease Prevention and Response Plan and continue daily health practices as follows:

  • Complete a daily self-administered health check and stay home if sick or symptomatic (NOTE: It is a personal responsibility for everyone accessing a post-secondary campus to complete a daily health self-assessment);
  • Follow hand washing and hygiene protocols;
  • Wear a mask in accordance with direction from public health.
5

Know the College’s Emergency Procedures

Review all Emergency Procedures, including the College’s Lockdown Procedure.

6

Report all safety hazards and incidents

 Report all safety hazards and incidents to Campus Security, including behaviours of concern.

7

Use the College’s SaferWalk service

You can receive a security escort to the local SkyTrain station or to your vehicle in a campus parking lot/parkade by requesting it from Security. Find instructions here.

8

First Aid

If you need First Aid, go to or call Campus Security.

9

If you need someone to talk to, contact Counselling Services

If you need someone to talk to, please contact the College’s Confidential Counselling Services.