Transit Services on Campus

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Friend Virtual Walk

A female student is monitoring on her phone a friend's virtual walk

Download the UIC SAFE app and ask anyone on your contact list to virtually walk with you when coming to, or from, class, home or simply walking across campus to get your car.

In case of an emergency, the one-touch button will notify your friend with your latest GPS location.

*To use this feature, you must enable Location Services on your phone

UIC Police Virtual Escort

The UIC Police dispatcher is monitoring the screen with an active UIC Police Virtual Escort

Through the UIC SAFE app, the UIC Police can virtually walk with you when coming to or from class or simply walk across campus to get your car within the coverage area.

  1. Download the UIC SAFE app
  2. Complete your profile by providing:
    • the cellphone number of your device
    • a personal safe word

In case of an emergency, the one-touch button will notify the dispatchers with your latest GPS location and, if necessary, the calling function of your device will allow you to call UIC Police.

*To use this feature, you must enable Location Services on your phone

Download the UIC SAFE app

Request a Walking Safety Escort Heading link

A student is escorted by two Student Patrol officers to navigate campus at night time

Walking Safety Escort is a free walking escort service provided by trained Student Patrol officers supervised by UIC Police Department, serving university students and employees.

This service is an alternative to walking alone at night within the coverage area. By walking in groups, campus community members reduce their risk of being targeted by a criminal. Available: 24/7 (24 hours, 7 days per week)

Call (312) 996-2830 to request a Walking Safety Escort.

*Escorts should be requested 10 to 15 minutes before you want to leave to allow for proper availability of security personnel.