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Oakland University’s campus, residence halls and apartments are among the safest in Michigan. Safety procedures and services also are in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to OU.
Nightwatch video
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Night Security
Vandenberg and Hamlin Halls
All outside doors except the main entrances, in Vandenberg and Hamlin halls are locked each night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The main entrances for those buildings are monitored by Nightwatch Security staff, which offers information and assistance in the evening. Anyone entering between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. must enter through the Nightwatch station and show proper identification. Guests must be signed in by a resident. Students must swipe their student ID cards to access the stairwells and elevators leading up into the residence floors.
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Fitzgerald, Hill and Van Wagoner Houses
All outside doors for these residence halls are locked 24 hours a day. Residents must use their room key to enter the buildings. Phones are available outside each of these buildings so guests can contact residents. Nightwatch staff are present in these houses from 10pm - 3am nightly.
Campus Safety Services
Even though Oakland University is one of the safest campuses in the state, students should always be alert, walk with friends and use the following services when needed:
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Brightway Paths
Campus brightway paths are designated areas through central campus that provide intense lighting, offering students the best path to take after dark. These paths are patrolled frequently by OU police officers. Well-lighted parking also is available throughout campus.
Emergency Phones
 Blue-light emergency phones (pictured to the right) are located at strategic spots around campus. When activated, the phones connect callers directly to an OU police dispatcher. Officer response time is often as fast as 90 seconds.
Escorts
Cadets are available to escort students to buildings and their vehicles upon request. To request an escort, contact the OU Police Department at (248) 370-3331.
OU Police Department
OU’s on-campus police department, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is made up of professional law enforcement personnel committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. University officers are police academy trained and receive many hours of post-academy training, both in-house and at regional criminal justice centers.
OU police officers patrol campus buildings and sidewalks on foot. They also patrol the roadways and parking lots in patrol vehicles and on bicycles.
In the event of a police, fire, medical or other emergency, dial 911 from any campus phone, except pay phones, to reach the OU Police Department. Dial (248) 370-3333 from cell phones.
For more information, visit the OU Police Department website.
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Contact Information
Fire, Medical Emergencies
- Dial 911 from any campus phone, except pay phones, to reach the OU Police Department. Dial (248) 370-3333 from cell phones.
OU Police Department
- Emergency – Dial 911 from any campus phone, except pay phones. Dial (248) 370-3333 from cell phones.
- Non-emergency – (248) 370-3331
Escort Service
- OU Police Department – (248) 370-3331
Nightwatch Staff
- Hamlin Hall - (248) 370-2952
- Vandenberg Hall East - (248) 370-2939
- Vandenberg Hall West - (248) 370-2919
- Vandenberg First Floor - (248) 370-2999
Medical Care
- Graham Health Center
Oakland University campus
(248) 370-2341
- Crittenton Hospital
1101 W. University Drive Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 652-5000
(248) 652-5311 - emergency
- North Oakland Urgent Care
2840 Crooks Road
Suite 2840
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 852-9290
- Oakland County Health Dept.
(STD concerns only)
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-1280
- Rochester Medical Center
3950 S. Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 844-6000
- St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
900 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-3000
- Waterford Ambulatory Care
1305 N. Oakland Boulevard
Waterford, MI 48372
(248) 666-9000
Poison Control Center
Suicide Prevention Center
OU Housing Policies
Communicable Diseases
Fire Prevention
Nightwatch
Tornado Warnings
Weapons and Explosives
Other Housing Policies
Other Emergency Info
To find the latest campus information, answers to some commonly asked questions or the proper source for information on other emergency related issues, visit the Oakland University Emergency Information website.
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