Emergency Numbers
617-353-2121
BU Police
Charles River Campus617-358-4444
BUMC Public Safety
Medical Campus911
Local Dispatcher
Off campusIn the Event of a Life-threatening Emergency
- If you are on the Charles River campus call the Boston University Police at 617-353-2121 (3-2121 on a campus phone).
- If you are on the Boston University Medical Campus, call Public Safety at 617-358-4444.
- If you are not on campus call 911.
True medical emergencies are transported by ambulance to local hospital emergency departments in Boston. Student Health Services will call to follow up on your emergency and will help to arrange additional care when needed.
BU Emergency Resources
BU Police
Call for fire, ambulance[>
617-353-2121 (3-2121 on a campus phone)
Primary Care
Call for medical emergencies[>
617-353-3575
Behavioral Medicine
Call for mental health emergencies[>
617-353-3569