How to Respond in the Event of an On-Campus Police Incident

  • Report any suspicious activities to the University Police Department, 1501 Senate St., or call 803-777-4215. In the event of an emergency, call 7-911 from a campus land-line phone or 803-777-9111 from a mobile phone. Report the nature of the incident, location, description of person(s) involved, and description of property involved.

  • Should gunfire or discharged explosives jeopardize the campus, take cover immediately using all available concealment. When reasonably safe, contact University Police immediately.

Campus Emergency Phone Numbers

  • From campus land-line phones: Dial 7-911
  • From mobile phones:
    Dial 803-777-9111

Law Enforcement & Safety Quick Links

Important Campus Phone Numbers

  • University Police: 803-777-4215

  • Emergency Hotline (Recorded updates): 803-777-5700

  • Environmental Health & Safety: 803-777-5269

  • Parents' Assistance Lines: 800-868-6752

  • Student Health Center: 803-777-3957

  • Counseling & Human Development Center: 803-777-5223

  • Student Affairs: 803-777-4172

  • Human Resources: 803-777-3824

  • Technology Services: 803-777-1800