Holiday Travel Safety Tips

For those of you traveling home over the break, please remember to secure your residences both on- and off-campus. Double-check that you have everything you need with you for the break. Take it slow, and give yourself plenty of time. Traffic will be heavy on the roads. Please review the list of Holiday Safety recommendations below before you head home.
 

Keeping your home/apartment/car/residence hall room safe while you are gone:

• Lock and bolt all doors and windows. Keep a light on or schedule a light to turn on to make your home appear occupied.
• Avoid posting vacation or travel information on social media.
• Hide valuables and any items that might come into view through windows.

Keeping yourself safe while traveling:

• Make sure that someone knows where you are going and can get in touch with you.
• When driving, switch drivers or take breaks often, especially when you start to feel signs of fatigue. Do most of your driving during daylight hours.
• If you are driving, map out your travel routes and research any stops.
• Make copies of important documents such as a passport, driver's license or another form of identification. Do the same with your credit and debit cards in case they are lost or stolen.
• Prepare for the unexpected, and if you see something – say something.

If you are remaining on campus over the break, the Market at Penland Crossroads will remain open 9 a..m.-9 p.m. all next week while dining halls are closed. Even with students away during holiday breaks, the Baylor University Police Department (BUPD) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is always available should the need arise. BUPD can be reached immediately by calling 254-710-2222 or 9-1-1 using BU Campus Guardian smartphone app or using one of the 81 emergency call boxes and 123 emergency telephones across campus to connect directly to BUPD.

In addition, Baylor has a wealth of resources available for students' ongoing health and well-being, including the Title IX Office and the Baylor University Counseling Center.