Missouri State University Parent Guide
Security
Safety and Transportation
636 E. Elm; (417) 836-5509
Safety and Transportation
he Department of Safety and Transportation coordinates vehicle and bicycle registration, safe walk services, parking, key issue, motor pool, the Missouri State Alert system, and campus safety.
Students who operate a motor vehicle on campus are responsible for being informed about Missouri State’s parking and traffic regulations. A copy of the Missouri State University Parking and Traffic Regulations can be obtained at the Parking Administration Office in the Transit Operations Center at 700 E. Elm, or at the website above.
Parking in a disabled space in a University parking lot requires a state-issued disabled parking permit. Concerns regarding a disability permit should be directed to the Parking Administration Office.
Bear Line Shuttle Service
The University operates a shuttle service for use by students, faculty, staff, and guests of Missouri State University. The shuttle is financed through student service fees and no fees are charged during scheduled operating hours. The shuttle makes numerous stops at locations convenient to University parking lots, residence halls, academic buildings, Meyer Library, Plaster Student Union, Hammons Student Center, and Morris Center.
Safe Walk Services
Students who do not feel safe walking from one campus location to another during hours of darkness can request a public safety officer to accompany them. To obtain this service, students should call (417) 836-5509 and state their name, location, and destination. An officer will then be dispatched by radio to that location. We encourage students to add this number to their address book or contact list.
SHARP (Self Defense & Rape Prevention)
SHARP training teaches students how to protect themselves through prevention of attacks and learning techniques for escape. Valuable information about confrontation avoidance and self-defense techniques are shared in two evening course sessions conducted by the Missouri State University’s Safety and Transportation Department. Please wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.
This FREE course is designed for women. Class dates and times can be found on our website or through Campus Recreation.
Springfield Police Department: Campus Substation
The Springfield Police Department maintains a substation on Missouri State University’s campus. Located at 636 E. Elm, this substation places the officers on campus, making them readily available to and part of the University community. Commissioned Springfield police officers regularly patrol campus and partner with University faculty and staff to provide programs and informatio
