How to Get a Walk
Getting a Walk
You can request a SafeWalk through the following methods:
- Dial x53200 from any on-campus telephone
- Call from a personal device by calling the University of Guelph phone number (519-824-4120) and then the extension (x53200)
- Push the SafeWalk button on any payphone on-campus
- Press the talk button on any Emergency Pole and ask the University of Guelph Campus Community Police dispatcher for a SafeWalk
- Approach any SafeWalk team of volunteers walking around campus at night.
Safety Tips
- Walk in groups around campus.
- Let people know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.
- Stay aware of your surroundings.
- Keep informed of what is happening on campus by checking the University of Guelph Campus Community Police website.
- Let campus police know if you see anything out of the ordinary.
- Don’t hesitate to call SafeWalk any night between 7:30 pm and 2:30 am.
Resources
- Non emergency (Campus Safety Office): 519-824-4120 ext.52245
- Emergency (First Response Team): 519-840-5000
- University of Guelph Campus Community Police
- University of Guelph Campus Map
- University of Guelph First Response Team
- University of Guelph Student Support Network
- University of Guelph Counseling Services
- University of Guelph Sexual and Gender-based Violence Support
SafeGryphon App
A new campus safety app for smartphones is available to our entire campus community, the SAFEGRYPHON app is your personal companion during your school experience here at the University of Guelph. To learn more and download the app, please visit the SafeGryphon App site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours of operation? We run 8:00pm-1:00am Monday to Friday with the exception of the break between semesters and the summer semester. SafeWalk operates on reduced hours during the first month of each semester and during exams, with the service available from 10:00pm-1:30am Monday to Friday. Follow SafeWalk’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for updates on when regular hours resume.
What are your boundaries? SafeWalk operates anywhere on campus, including the Ontario Veterinary College, the Arboretum, and to the end of the cow path. We ask that if any person needs a walk off-campus, they send us a request in advance via email to safewalk@uoguelph.ca and we will do our best to accommodate their needs.