Families & Parents

You can choose to receive VCU emergency communications through text messaging and email. VCU’s text message alert system provides immediate information about campus emergencies, weather delays and cancellations.

Emergency telephones are located around both campuses offering immediate connection to the police dispatcher. Dorms and most instructional facilities require ID cards for entry during non-business hours. Our advanced campus-wide security system uses digital signage, classroom alert units, mobile and email notifications to keep everyone in the VCU community aware and safe.

RamSafe also provides point-to-point evening transportation for VCU students, faculty and staff. And security escorts are available to pick them up at any time of night.

The VCU Police Department ensures that our campuses are safe for students, faculty, staff and visitors. More than 80 fully certified police officers patrol the campuses and surrounding areas on mountain bikes and motorcycles, in cars and on foot.