Campus Safety

Safety at DePauw

DePauw Public Safety

DePauw has comprehensive Public Safety resources, including its own police department, campus building security, a 24-hour call center, and safe ride transportation on campus after dark.

If you are experiencing an emergency on DePauw’s campus, please call 765-658-5555. If you are experiencing an emergency outside of campus, call 911.

Title IX Resources

DePauw, like many U.S. higher education institutions in the U.S., abides by the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). As a result of this, the university provides resources against the discrimination of a person based on sex, gender, or race through its Title IX Office.

PHISHING SCAM SAFETY

Recently, phishing scams through text, call, social media, and email have become more frequent across all college campuses. Phishing scams trick internet users (through familiar looking links or contacts) into sharing sensitive information or photos that can be used against them; often, a phishing scam will use this information to get money. Be careful about clicking any links that are shared with you through unknown contacts. On social media, be careful about sharing any sensitive information or photos with strangers.

Scams Targeted at International Students

International students must be especially careful about messages about visa, tuition, housing, or scholarships from an unknown contact. Unfortunately, some international students are targeted by people posing as official university staff in order to get their money. If it is not the official university office (with “@depauw.edu” at the end of their email) check with intlstudents@depauw.edu before you share any information or money.

Phishing

Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails pretending to be reputable organizations to induce individuals to reveal personal information (passwords, credit card numbers, etc.).

PHARMING

Pharming is a cyberattack intended to redirect a website's traffic to another fake site by installing malicious programs on the computer. When you see pop-up buttons on a website you do not know about, do not click them, especially if you don't know where they lead you.

vishing

Vishing is the fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voicemails pretending to be reputable organizations to make individuals reveal personal information (passwords, credit card numbers, etc.).