Studying and safety after hours

If you're studying on campus at night, you can take some steps to help keep yourself safe.

Tips for your safety when studying late

Avoid walking alone at night. Travel with a friend or arrange a security escort
Use well-illuminated routes and park in areas that will be well lit and populated when you return
Be alert and walk purposefully. A person who is confident, walking upright and briskly is less likely to become a target
Carry your keys in your hand for quick access when approaching your building or vehicle
If you think someone is following you, go to a place where you know there are other people
Carrying a mobile phone may make you feel more secure
Tell someone where you're going and the time you expect to return
Check doors are locked at night. Don't assume somebody else will do it

If you're concerned about walking between buildings and campus car parks, a security escort is available day and night.

To arrange this service, call AUT Security and Emergency Management on 0800 AUT SAFE or 0800 288 7233.

Security officer assisting staff at AUT

AUT Security and Emergency Management
Email: securitycontrolroom@aut.ac.nz

AUT Facilities Maintenance and Services
Email: ehelp@aut.ac.nz