Emergency Response

The university maintains an emergency system that will assist students in times of need.

If assistance is needed immediately or the situation is potentially life threatening, students should contact 911 for all emergency assistance. For non-emergency assistance, students can call 336-278-5555. Students should be prepared to provide:

• Name
• Location
• Phone number
• Brief nature of the emergency

The dispatcher will dispatch appropriate emergency personnel and/or the Student Life Emergency Response Person.

During any crisis or time of need, seconds count. Elon has installed emergency phones at strategic points around campus. On the way to class, the office or travels around the campus become familiar with the locations of the phones. When activated, the phones contact the campus security communication center.

Blue Light Phones - The Blue Light System is a series of emergency alarm stations strategically located throughout campus to provide assistance to anyone in distress. A blue beacon shines above each alarm station. When an individual presses the alarm button, they can communicate directly with the communication officer at the Department of Campus Safety and Police.

Emergency Phones:  Locations for campus BLUE LIGHT and CALL BOX Phones can be found on the Campus Safety and Security website at: 

http://www.elon.edu/e-web/bft/safety/emergency.xhtml

The Office of Campus Safety and Police also provide a Security Escort Service from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., to and from on campus locations. Students on campus can call (336) 278-5555. Visit the Emergency Info website (http://www.elon.edu/e-web/bft/safety/emergency.xhtml) for info on severe weather, etc.