How We Keep Campus Safe

Most campus buildings use card readers to manage who can enter and when. These systems: 

• Help ensure that spaces are accessible to the appropriate community members
• Support after-hours safety protocols
• Strengthen our ability to secure buildings during emergencies 

Changes to card access to buildings as of Jan. 5, 2026

Unless a building requires 24/7 card access, a card is not required from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Campus Center
  5 p.m.-7 a.m.
• Libraries
  See schedules here
• Dalton
  24/7 – After 10 p.m. only authorized personnel will have access
• Goodhart/ Hepburn Theater
  One exterior door on card access - 24/7
• Guild
  24/7
• Gateway
  5 p.m. – 8 a.m.
• New Dorm Dining
  Card access required outside of hours of operation
• Park Science
  One exterior door on card access 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. - After 1 a.m., only authorized personnel will have access
• SLWC -Wellness
  24/7 – After 10 p.m., only authorized  personnel will have access
• Taylor
  5 p.m.-7 a.m. - After 10 p.m., only authorized  personnel will have access

The below buildings will continue to require a OneCard to access at all times:

Residence Halls
Batten
Brecon
Denbigh and Dance Studio
Enid Cook Center and Intercultural Engagement
Erdman and Bi-Co News
Merion
New Dorm
Pembroke - East
Pembroke - West and Dance Studio
Radnor and The Burrow
Rhoads - South
Rhoads - North
Rockefeller and Drafting Studio & Costume/Scene Shops
 

Administrative Buildings
Bettws-Y-Coed
Cambrian - Aelwyd 217/219
Cambrian - Clynnoc 215
Cambrian - Dolwen 221
Cambrian - Pensby
Canady Library - Lusty Cup
Schwartz Gym
Graduate School of Social Work
Ward - Transportation only
Wyndham Alumnae - 2nd floor

New (as of summer 2025) interior cameras are now installed inside: 

• Taylor Hall
• Dalton Hall
• Collier Library

New (as of summer 2025) exterior cameras are now intalled at:

• Park Science
• Applebee Field
• Radnor Hall
• Canwyll House
• Carpenter Library
• The driveway between the Campus Center and the Ward parking lot

Existing interior building cameras will be replaced with upgraded models in future phases. Those locations include the following:

• Campus Center
• Schwartz Gym
• Special Collections
• Guild Hall
• Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
• Bettws-Y-Coed

Existing exterior building cameras will be replaced with upgraded models in future phases. Those locations include the following:

• Erdman Hall
• Park Science
• Ward loading dock
• Campus Safety parking lot

Additionally, as part of the campus safety upgrades project, older emergency call boxes are being replaced with newer models that have integrated security cameras.

Security Cameras and Privacy 

Security Cameras are not placed in residence hall rooms, bathrooms, private offices, or other private spaces.  
 

No AI or automated monitoring 

Our cameras do not use artificial intelligence or any form of automated monitoring technology. Video footage is securely archived and only accessed by authorized personnel to support investigations of suspected criminal activity or policy violations that threaten campus safety or property. 

When footage may be reviewed 

Video is reviewed only in connection with reported incidents that may involve criminal activity or policy violations affecting campus safety or property. Depending on the nature of the case, footage may be reviewed by the appropriate College offices or authorities responsible for investigating such matters, and it is handled under the same privacy and evidentiary standards as all other forms of investigation. 

Blue-light emergency call boxes are located throughout campus and provide a direct, immediate line to Campus Safety. As part of the safety upgrade project, older call boxes are being replaced with newer models that improve visibility and reliability. Each call box will include: 

• A clearly marked button that connects directly to the Campus Safety dispatcher on duty
• A bright blue light visible at night
• Location information transmitted automatically to help responders reach the caller quickly
• An integrated security camera 

Campus Safety conducts routine lighting audits and works with Facilities to maintain well-lit pathways. Patrol strategies include: 

• Foot patrols
• Vehicle patrols
• Building walkthroughs 

The College contracts with Main Line Protection Services to provide additional patrol and event staffing.

These efforts help create a campus environment that supports both safety and accessibility.

Bryn Mawr uses a multi-channel alert system—including text messages, email, voice calls, indoor/outdoor speakers, and website alerts—to share time-sensitive information. 

Campus Safety works closely with local police, fire, and EMS, and regularly participates in campus drills and training to maintain readiness. 

Your role: Update your emergency contact information in BIONIC or contact Human Resources for the appropriate form. Review the College’s emergency procedures each semester.