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Campus Safety Information

Committed to Your Safety

Ferris State University is committed to campus security and safety.  Pursuant to section 245a of the State of Michigan Higher Education Omnibus Act, the following is information regarding Ferris State campus safety and resources:

Emergency Contact Numbers

Safety Services

  • Police, Fire, Medical Care: 911
  • Ferris State Campus Police: (231) 591-5000
  • Campus Crime Hotline: (231) 591-5900

Faculty, Staff, and Students may register to receive Emergency Alerts by text message, phone message, or email.

Medical Services

  • Big Rapids Spectrum Hospital: (231) 796-8691
  • Ferris State University Birkam Health Center: (231) 591-2614

Counseling & Mental Health Services:

  • Ferris State University Personal Counseling Center: (231) 591-5968
  • Ulliance (Ferris State University employees only): (800) 448-8326
  • Women's Information Services, Inc. (WISE):  (231) 796-6600
  • Community Mental Health:  (231) 796-5825
  • Personal Counseling Office (KCAD Campus): (616) 259-1136
  • Michigan Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline (available 24 hours): 855-VOICES4

Public Safety Office

Department of Public Safety

  • Location: 1319 Cramer Circle, Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • Phone: (231) 591-5000
  • Fax: (231) 796-0169
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Webpage: https://www.ferris.edu/campussafety
  • Hours
    • Police Services: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
    • Parking Services: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm

Safety and Security Services

Title IX Office

Title IX Coordinator: Kaitlin Zies

Deputy Title IX Coordinator (FSU-GR): Jocelyn Goheen

  • Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Location:  151 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503
  • Phone:  616-643-5741
  • Email:  [email protected]

Director of Equal Opportunity & Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Kylie Piette

  • Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Location:  120 Cedar Street, Big Rapids, Mich. 49307
  • Phone:  (231) 591-2152
  • Email:  [email protected]

Transportation Services

  • Free Ferris Campus Shuttle: Ferris State University partners with Big Rapids Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) to provide free shuttle services on the campus routes available to anyone. The campus shuttles runs from 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The DoubleMap mobile app displays the location of the shuttles in real time: bigrapids.doublemap.com

Public Transportation

  • Mecosta-Osceola Area Transit (MOTA):  (231) 796-4896
  • Indian Trails Bus Line:  800-292-3831

Policies Applicable to Minors on University Property

Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault or Sexual Abuse

Handbook for Campus Sexual Assault Survivors, Friends & Family:

Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics