Safety & Security

Students are responsible for their own security and safety and must be aware of the security and safety of others. The University is not responsible for any student’s personal belongings that are lost, stolen, or damaged on campus, in parking lots, at clinical/externship sites, or during any college activities. Students should immediately report any medical, criminal, or other emergency occurring on campus to their Instructor, Program Director, or any University employee. Upon receipt of any report of a medical or criminal emergency, the University will, on behalf of the student, obtain the services of medical or security professionals as appropriate.

Please see your Campus Executive Director or Director of Student Affairs for the University’s Safety and Security policies.

Emergency Mass Notification System 

WCU’s Safety & Security team utilizes InformaCast as the mass notification system to send emergency alerts to students and associates via text message, app push notification, and email. InformaCast is also integrated with Teams, IP phones, and digital signage to ensure timely communication across multiple platforms. Students and associates are strongly encouraged to download the app, and log in using SSO to receive push notifications. The app also features a mobile panic button and the ability to message security in case of an emergency.

Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)

The GSOC is a 24/7 central coordination center that supports campus safety & security at each site by monitoring surveillance cameras, access control, local news media, and weather, which may impact campus operations. GSOC is the hub for protective intelligence, risk mitigation, incident management, mass notification, and communication. The GSOC 24/7 phone number is listed on every WCU ID badge. 

855-955-9911  or GSOC@westcoastuniversity.edu  

Anonymous Reporting Form

This form may be used to anonymously report any on-campus crime or incident of concern to WCU Safety & Security. 

Click here to access the form.