Drug and Alcohol education
The University of Rochester implements several drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA). The programs are aimed at supporting students in…
Federal and State Laws
The following summary is not intended to be a. definitive explanation of the law, but rather an overview of state and federal laws regarding the possession, use and distribution of…
Department of Public Safety’s mission
Read more about the Department of Public Safety’s mission within the University.
Public Safety Authority
New York State Education Law requires the University to establish policies, regulations, and procedures for the maintenance of public order on its campuses and properties. These provisions are set forth…
Weapons policy
The University is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment in which to conduct educational and research activities. This requires minimizing the risk of injury or death associated with…
Your rights and retaliation
You have the right to: Seek medical treatment as soon as possible, including collection of evidence crucial to pursuing criminal charges. By law, evidence is maintained for a specified period…