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Health and Safety Alerts | John Cabot University | Rome, Italy
Safety and Health Alerts
Health and Safety Alerts | John Cabot University | Rome, Italy

Health and Safety Alerts

For current information on U.S. health and safety alerts

Important Safety Measures for the JCU Community 

Please keep your JCU ID on you at all times, as well as a photocopy of your passport and Permit to Stay (permesso di soggiorno) or Declaration of Presence (dichiarazione di presenza). Keep the originals in a safe place at home. Emergency numbers are on the back of your student ID card and should be used only in case of emergencies.

Please consider enrolling in a Safe Travelers Program through your home country’s embassy. For example, for students from the United States, the U.S. Department of State hosts STEP (Safe Travelers Enrollment Program). Many other countries host similar programs. Please check your embassy’s website for more information.

Avoid any large gatherings of people, such as concerts, major sporting events, or demonstrations. When you go out in the evening, always go with friends or in groups and let people know where you are, and maintain situational awareness.

If you are experiencing ongoing worry and concern about your safety, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office. If you feel that speaking to a counselor would be helpful, find more information on our Counseling Services.

Stay in regular telephone or e-mail contact with your family and friends, as the media may magnify reports and create unnecessary worry.

If you are not sure we have your correct phone number and email contact it is essential that you provide your correct information by filling out the Student Contact Update Form.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times, reporting anything suspicious to University authorities and/or the Police.

In an emergency, communications will be sent out via email/SMS and may be posted on the JCU home page.

Keep abreast of the news and use common sense and good judgment in all situations—trust your instincts when it comes to safety issues and take no risks.  

Emergency Communications Protocol

JCU has a 24/7 Emergency  Phone number that you can find on the back of your JCU ID card, which you should save on your cell phone. 

In the event of an emergency on our campuses or in the city of Rome, JCU communicates with all students, faculty, and staff via postings on social media such as Facebook and X along with a message on our website’s home page. All students will also receive communication via the International SOS Emergency messaging system (email, text, and call), while staff, faculty, and partners will receive an email. These communications will provide you with information and instructions depending on the situation. 

We rely on you to communicate with your loved ones.

As in any city, public safety services should be called when immediate attention is required.

Emergency Contacts for Italy

Need help? 112 is the European unified emergency phone number, available everywhere in the EU, free of charge. It can connect you to police, fire, and ambulance services. The following emergency numbers are also available, and you may dial them directly.

US Embassy: 06-467-41 (from within Italy)
(Via Veneto, 119) 011-39-06-467-41 (from the U.S.).

Be sure to have these numbers in your contact list on your cell phone and carry them with you at all times. 

The most updated information on country-specific security situations can be found on the U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Consular Affairs website.

Victims of Crime and Police Reports

John Cabot University is committed to ensuring the safety of our students to the best of our ability. As a Foreign Institution, we are exempt from the Clery Act and Title IX reporting requirements. However, we work closely with our American partner schools in support of their Clery and Title IX compliance efforts.

Students are encouraged to report knowledge of any on-campus criminal activity or safety concerns by emailing the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office may also assist with filing a local police report.