Emergency and campus safety resources
Use this quick-access guide for who to call and what steps to take during emergencies and urgent situations on or near campus. Urgent situations can include medical, health, fire, and safety concerns.
Emergencies can happen when you least expect them, even while you’re on campus. This guide walks you through what to do and who to contact in different situations, so you’ll always know how to get the help you need, fast.
Need help now?
Contact a first responder
Call 911 for immediate assistance during an emergency or incident that is currently happening.
Call NAUPD at 928-523-3611 for non-emergency or past incidents.
NAUSafe app
The NAUSafe app is the official safety app for Northern Arizona University, designed to help keep students informed and prepared. It offers real-time alerts, emergency response tools, and safety tips, so you and your family can feel more confident about staying safe on campus.
With NAUSafe, you’ll be able to:
- Share your live location with a friend so they can see your route and call 911 if needed.
- Contact emergency services directly—NAU Police will see your location right away and send help.
- Submit a crime tip if you see something suspicious.
- Request a safety escort—NAU Police can walk you to your destination on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus when staff are available.
- Get help with car troubles, like a dead battery or flat tire.
- Sign up for alerts for the NAU campus location most relevant to you and for different Arizona counties.
Campus resources
General resources for students
Check out Dean of Students for information on any of the following resources:
- SpEAK Team (Free Speech & Expression)
- Lumberjack CARE Center
- Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Family resources
- Fraternity and Sorority life
- NAU Student Handbook
- Student Behavioral Intervention Team
Discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct support
Contact The Title IX Coordinator.
The Title IX Coordinator is a campus official who helps make sure everyone is treated fairly and feels safe. They support students who experience or see discrimination, harassment, or any kind of sexual misconduct.
- Call 928-523-5434
- Email TitleIX@nau.edu
- Get help now
- File a report
Faculty and staff support
Campus health, medical, and counseling services
Explore all of health services available to students including:
- Medical services
- Couseling
- Telemedicine
- Gender affirming care
Disability resources
Disability Resources (DR) supports students with disabilities and makes sure everyone has equal access to everything at NAU. They work with individual students and their professors to remove barriers and provide free services and accommodations to fit students’ needs.
- Priority class registration
- Assistive tech and helpful software
- Help with housing accommodations
- A quiet place to take tests
- Extra time on exams
- Textbooks in different formats
- Note-taking support
- Real-time captioning and sign language interpreting
If you are a prospective student or parent, and would like to get in touch with someone about support for a disability, please call 928-523-8773 or email DR@nau.edu
NAU Office of Emergency Management
Whether you want to help keep NAU safe or learn how to be ready for natural disasters or emergencies, check out the Office of Emergency Management.
Community Resources
- Flagstaff Police Department
- The Guidance Center – Not-for-profit mental health center
- Flagstaff Medical Center–major regional hospital and Level 1 Trauma center
- Victim Witness Services
- Protective Orders
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