Campus Security

Elmira College is located in a small town setting, away from many of the security concerns associated with a big city. However, it is necessary to provide for a safe campus and enable the college community to enjoy the college’s resources and support its achievements. To enable this, the college provides professional, trained officers and student escorts.

The Director of Campus Security, who is available 24-7, is assisted by five full-time and three part-time certified security officers. The department is a non-deputized, unarmed service available to all members of the college community. The motto set forth by the Director of Campus Security is "preserve, protect, and defend" students, administrators, faculty and staff throughout the year.

Campus Security personnel are available at all times in the event of an emergency or for assistance, including at night for an escort between campus buildings.

In addition, the Security Department offers several campus safety programs such as Operation I.D., Operation Key Tag, and Operation Campus Watch. These programs are free and are designed to protect the student and their property.

Elmira College Campus Security
607-735-1777
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One of the many ways that Elmira College communicates with students in the event of an emergency is a text message alert system. This secure messaging system is available to members of the college community and only used in the case of an emergency. Since the system relies on text messaging, it will function effectively even if cell traffic increases during an emergency.

Campus community members may “opt into” the system, which sends messages to cell phones, PDAs, e-mail addresses or pagers. No one will receive unsolicited text messages from EC. The system will not deliver advertising content. There is no cost to participate, though your service provided may charge normal texting fees.

The log-in information for registration is your Elmira.edu email address and your secure password. After log-in, you will be able to enter your cell phone number and carrier to Opt-In.
Sign Up for Text Message Alerts

One of the many ways that Elmira College communicates with students in the event of an emergency is a text message alert system. This secure messaging system is available to members of the college community and only used in the case of an emergency. Since the system relies on text messaging, it will function effectively even if cell traffic increases during an emergency. Campus community members may “opt into” the system, which sends messages to cell phones, PDAs, e-mail addresses or pagers. No one will receive unsolicited text messages from EC. The system will not deliver advertising content. There is no cost to participate, though your service provided may charge normal texting fees. The log-in information for registration is your Elmira.edu email address and your secure password. After log-in, you will be able to enter your cell phone number and carrier to Opt-In.