Safety and Security

Queen’s Residences works hard to provide safe and secure living spaces – but you also share responsibility for keeping our buildings safe.

 

Please:

  • Do not prop open doors to our buildings
  • Do not leave your door unlocked
  • Do not let unescorted non-residents follow you into your building
  • Report any strangers or suspicious activity to the front desk

Security in Residences:

  • Most buildings are locked 24 hours a day (with the exception of buildings that have public access, such as Victoria Hall)
  • Your Don will tell you about any safety issues occurring on campus
  • Campus Security has an e-mail alert system to notify you of any security concerns on campus

Emergencies

  • Fire alarm drills are held at the beginning of each year, and fire alarm testing is conducted on the last Monday of each month. Please evacuate for all fire alarms, except for these monthly tests
  • If there is an emergency on campus, your Don or other Residence staff will connect with you to provide details. You may also be contacted by voicemail, or through the Campus Digital Information Network

Stay Safe on Campus

  • Be careful when walking alone at night  – walk along well-lit routes or use the free AMS Walkhome Service (533-WALK)
  • A free shuttle bus runs throughout the night, beginning around 11 pm on weeknights (earlier on weekends). It starts at West Campus and works its way to Victoria Hall, past Waldron Tower and back, and can be flagged down anywhere along the route. Click here for a schedule
  • Learn more about staying safe on campus by visiting the Student Affairs Student Safety site