Policies
Access to and Security of Campus Facilities
Safety at the University of Lynchburg is a shared responsibility. While we boast an excellent security history, no campus is entirely crime-free. Our policies aim to maintain the security of our facilities and ensure our community’s well-being.
All visitors must be admitted and escorted by a resident. During breaks, student ID cards are deactivated unless special permission is granted.
Building Access
Non-residential Buildings
Open to students, employees, contractors, visitors, and guests Monday-Friday, including nighttime class and event times.
Residence Halls
Locked 24 hours per day. Undergraduate students’ ID cards allow access to all residence halls from 10 am to midnight. Only residents of a particular building may access it after midnight using their ID cards.
Campus Housing
Non-residence hall housing is locked/unlocked by keys issued to residents. Visitation policies must be adhered to for the safety of all.
Prohibited Items
Certain items are strictly prohibited on campus to maintain a safe campus environment.
Vehicle Policies
Use of University vehicles is limited to approved activities and must be driven by authorized individuals only.
Weapons and Firearms:
Firearms, weapons, and realistic facsimiles are not allowed on campus. This includes but is not limited to, firearms, bows and arrows, explosives, knives, martial arts weapons, and stun weapons.
Prohibited Residence Hall Items
Candles, halogen lamps, incense, hookahs, space heaters, gas canisters, extension cords, and appliances with open flames or exposed heating elements.
Specific cooking appliances are permitted per Residence Life Policies.
Fireworks are strictly prohibited.
Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
Confidentiality:
The University strives to protect the confidentiality of individuals reporting crimes while complying with legal requirements to report certain incidents in annual crime statistics.
