The Department of Campus Safety is located at 602 E. Wayne Ave, inside the Culbertson/Slater Complex (right beside the Longbrake Wellness Center). Click here for directions.
Mission Statement
The Department of Campus Safety seeks to promote and preserve the security and safety of the College community. Our philosophy is based on the concept that officers and members of the College community work together in creative ways to help solve problems related to crime and fear of crime. Our goal is to have a positive presence here on campus based on mutual understanding and respect.
Foot patrols inside buildings around campus are opportunities to become closer to our community. Establishing and maintaining a mutual trust within the College community will improve our ability to prevent crime and solve problems. Policy enforcement and intervention activity will be conducted in such a way as to provide a positive learning experience when possible. We will provide an ethical, people-oriented work environment where our members may enjoy their jobs, utilize their talents, respect one another and grow as individuals.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Parking permits for the 2025-26 academic year: The Department of Campus Safety will distribute student parking permits for the upcoming year on August 18, 19, and 20 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the Lowry Center, 2nd Floor (Allen Commons).
Students who have already registered are encouraged to pick up their permits during these dates. Doing so ensures you receive your permit right away and provides an opportunity to meet Campus Safety staff and ask any parking-related questions. Please bring your College of Wooster ID.
If you are unable to visit during these dates, permits can also be picked up at the Campus Safety Office (Culbertson/Slater Complex, 602 E. Wayne Avenue) after August 20. A valid College of Wooster ID is required, and permits must be signed for by the student at the time of pickup. Permits will not be released without proper identification.
Permit charges will be billed to your student account and may be paid at the Business Office once they appear (typically after September 1).
To register for a student parking permit, visit our Parking and Vehicle Registration page and complete the online registration form using the provided link.
Contact Information
You can reach Campus Safety at any time at 330-263-2590 or email SPSStaff@live.wooster.edu
For emergencies, dial 330-287-3333 or x3333 on-campus or 911.
RAVE Guardian
Turn your mobile device into a safety device. Learn more about the Guardian app here: RAVE Guardian – Department of Campus Safety (wooster.edu)
The Department of Campus Safety provides law enforcement response, crime prevention education, and security services to the campus community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The department also works closely with the Wooster Police Department, Wooster Fire Department and other College offices to provide such services and resources to the Wooster community.
The office is located in the Culbertson/Slater Complex at 602 East Wayne Ave. and is staffed 24 hours a day.
Questions about Keys or COW ID cards? Visit Campus Access
Locked Out?
Did you misplace your COW card or key and now you’re locked out of your room? Great news! Here’s the step-by-step process for getting assistance: College of Wooster: Lockout Policy – Office of Residence Life