Maintaining the safety of our students is one of our top priorities at NewSchool of Architecture & Design. We have on-site security and offer free security escorts for students traveling within a ten-block radius.
It is the mission of the NewSchool Department of Safety & Security to work diligently to provide a safe and secure environment in which to learn, work, and live while respecting the rights and dignity of each member of the university community. We will focus on continuous improvement in order to provide top-quality service in an ethical, courteous, and professional manner.
NewSchool students are automatically enrolled in an Emergency Notification System called Blackboard Connect. This system will allow you to receive timely notification should an emergency occur on campus. Standard charges for incoming calls and text messages apply (please check with your provider if you have questions concerning those charges).
NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) prohibits hazing in any form, regardless of intent or consent. In accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act of 2024 and California Penal Code § 245.6, this policy provides a clear framework for preventing, reporting, and responding to hazing behavior. This policy applies to all students, employees, faculty, contractors, and affiliated student organizations.
Any crime committed on NewSchool premises should be promptly reported to Campus Security who may, in turn, report the crime to the appropriate municipal authorities.
In the event of a serious crime or incident on campus that poses a danger to students, crime watch notices may be posted around the campus and appropriate notices sent through electronic and other means. All members of our community are encouraged to review such information so that steps can be taken to minimize their exposure to risks.
The entire community can help keep campus crime to a minimum. For safety reasons, all street facing doors are kept locked. Do not prop open any locked door, do not allow others to follow you into a locked building, and do not give your key to friends.
Report suspicious persons to Campus Security to ensure the safety of all members of the NewSchool community.
To learn more about campus statistics and safety, please refer to the Student Handbook and the:
Non-Emergency Line at the San Diego Police Department
(619) 531-2000
Remember to include all pertinent information including your name, location, time, purpose of the call, and contact number.
619-684-8800