UR Alert System

In the event of an emergency requiring immediate campus-wide communication, the University of Richmond has a comprehensive system in place—called UR Alert—to send emergency updates and instructions via voice, text, and e-mail messages to faculty, staff, and students. Visit the UR Alert page for more information and sign-up instructions.

Campus Information Resources

University Police

University Communications

Student Health Center


Contact Information

Dave McCoy
AVP Public Safety, Chief of Police
(804) 289-8718
dmccoy2@richmond.edu


UR Emergency Hotline
(804) 289-8760, (866) 386-0403

UR Police, emergency
(804) 289-8911 (911 on campus)

UR Police, non-emergency
(804) 289-8715

UR Switchboard
(804) 289-8000