Public Safety

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,...

Traffic advisory: Saturday, May 3On Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. traffic on West Campus will be temporarily altered to accommodate the Laken's Legacy 5K. Please review the following changes to traffic flow:West Campus Drive at Blandy Road – Closed to all through traffic.Village Loop (Buildings 100–200 exit) – All vehicles must turn left onto West Campus Drive.West Campus Drive at Building 600 crosswalk – Traffic will be directed as follows:Entering traffic must use the Building...

Georgia College & State University will conduct maintenance and testing on the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) throughout the day Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and into possibly Thursday, April 24, 2025. There may be multiple rounds of the outdoor sirens going off. No action is required during the maintenance and testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. There are three sirens operated by GCSU in Baldwin County: one on West Campus and two on Main...

Bobcat Nation: April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and we want to provide you with some important information.First and foremost, you can report sexual assault to any Georgia College & State University faculty or staff member and receive help,If you or someone you know is the victim of or have information about a sexual assault, we have resources here at GCSU to assist you. Our Counseling Department, Community Advisors and Community Directors can assist.Incidents...

March is Emergency Preparedness MonthHere are a few tips you can use.1. Know the Campus Emergency Procedures:Familiarize yourself with emergency protocols for natural disasters, lockdowns, fires, and medical emergencies. Talk to your CA’s and CD’s or Public Safety for this information.Review the university’s emergency action plan and evacuation routes.Identify designated shelter areas for severe weather events like tornadoes.Understand procedures for active threats, including lockdowns...