Health & Safety

Cornell University and the City of Ithaca offer many resources to students living off-campus, including information about personal health and safety, securing personal property, tips for avoiding problem situations and instructions for reporting problems. 

Campus & Community Services Contact Information 

City of Ithaca Police Department (home security tips, pedestrian safety, IPD tipline) (607) 274-6508 

Cornell Police (non-emergency) (crime reporting, traffic, fire, safety, campus services and policies) (607) 255-1111 

Cornell Health (services, access to care, Top 10 Health topics, flu emergency information) (607) 255-5155 

Cornell University Dean of Students: Student Support Counseling & Advocacy 

• EARS 

• Women's Resource Center 

• Cornell Minds Matter 

• LGBT Resource Center 

• Asian & Asian American Center 

• Center for Intercultural Dialogue 

US Consumer Product Safety Commission (Home Fire Safety Checklist) 

Ithaca City Building Department (explanation of duties and services of the department and Ithaca rental requirements) (607) 274-6508