
Additionally, the university has launched “ SDSU Safe ,” a new, free phone-based app to address and promote personal safety both on and off campus.SDSU has established a text notification system that is capable of sending text (also known as SMS) and email messages in the event of a campus-wide emergency or health and safety concern. UPD works hard to ensure that residents are aware of safety issues that may affect them.The purpose of the RHO is to identify crime prevention methods tailored to the residential community, engage residential community members through educational events and training, and collaboratively identify solutions for safety-related concerns and trends. UPD has a designated Residential Housing Officer (RHO) to serve as a liaison between the police department and residential housing community.The San Diego State University Police Department (UPD) provides 24/7 policing services for the campus community, which includes campus residential properties.Security cameras monitor indoor and outdoor communal areas.The campus fire alarm network is monitored by University Police. Fire alarm systems in the residential communities are reliable and use state-of-the-art technology.All first-floor rooms have university-provided window/door security screens for the security of residents.All rooms, suites and apartments are subject to regular safety and maintenance inspections.Desk Assistants/Security Monitors staff the community front desks to provide assistance to residents, monitor the security of the building, and communicate expectations related to safety procedures.for emergency needs and REO and OHA managers are on-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies. Resident Advisers and Community Assistants are on duty daily from 7 p.m.

Front desk hours in our apartment communities are 10 a.m.


First-year residents must present their SDSUcard and/or building identification to the front desk staff every time they enter their residential community.All residents must utilize their SDSUcard to access the front doors and gates of their residential community.
