Public Safety

We're proud to share that Georgia College & State University has been recognized by the National Weather Service as a StormReady campus, joining a select group of institutions nationwide that have demonstrated exceptional preparedness for severe weather events.This achievement is the result of months of coordination, planning and training led by our Emergency Manager, Jeremy Nobles. Jeremy’s dedication, attention to detail and leadership ensured that GCSU met or exceeded every requirement...

If you have students who need to gain access to facilities after hours for the fall 2025 semester, please forward a list of names along with the building and/or room number(s) to publicsafety@gcsu.edu so we can update our access log.Please note that access will not be granted to facilities after hours without prior approval.If you have any questions, please contact Public Safety.Thank you.

If you have students who need to gain access to facilities after hours for the summer 2025 semester, please forward a list of names along with the building and/or room number(s) to publicsafety@gcsu.edu so we can update our access log.Please note that access will not be granted to facilities after hours without prior approval.If you have any questions, please contact Public Safety.Thank you.

Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...

Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...

Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...

Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...

Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...

Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...

End-of-Semester Safety ChecklistPersonal Safety and SecurityLock all doors and windows before leaving campus housing or apartments.Don’t post detailed travel plans on social media.Store valuables in a secure location or take them home.Packing & Moving:Lift with your legs, not your back — ask for help with heavy items.Don’t overload carts, stairs, or vehicles.Be aware of traffic and pedestrians when loading vehicles.Travel Safety:Ensure your vehicle is road-trip ready (check oil, brakes,...