Campus Safety Week is a campus-wide effort to raise awareness about personal safety and to remind the campus community of the many resources around campus that help us promote health and safety in our personal and occupational environments.
Save the Date! Campus Safety Week 2026 is scheduled for October 12-16.
2026 Campus Safety Week Schedule
Fire Extinguisher Training |
Drop-In for a few minutes and learn how to properly and safely use a fire extinguisher with hands-on practice! | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Between Administration and the J.Paul Leonard Library | Registration Encouraged |
Cal OES Great California ShakeOut Tour |
Drop-In for a few minutes and join San Francisco State University as we host the California Office of Emergency Services for the Great California ShakeOut Tour 2026. We will have the Shake Simulator that will let you feel what a 7.0 earthquake might feel like along with other safety information. | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | SFSU Quad | Registration Encouraged |
Personal Defense Training |
This self-defense class will provide participants with options, techniques, and a way of analyzing situations so they can avoid physical confrontation when possible or handle such a situation when it is unavoidable. We will be working with pads so come to do some light striking, kicking, and kneeing. Loose, comfortable active wear is encouraged. Open to students, faculty, and staff, this training will help you stay secure both on campus and beyond. | 12 - 1 p.m. | Gym 149 | Registration Required |
Stop the Bleed |
Become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before the professional emergency responders arrive. The goal of Stop the Bleed is to promote efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before the professional emergency responders arrive. |
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | LIB 121 | Registration Required |
Fire Extinguisher Training |
Drop-In for a few minutes and learn how to properly and safely use a fire extinguisher with hands-on practice! | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Between Administration and the J.Paul Leonard Library | Registration Encouraged |
Campus Safety Fair |
Join a wide array of campus and community partners will be on campus to share information and resources related to occupational and personal safety | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | SFSU Quad | Registration Encouraged |
Evacuation Chair Training |
Learn how to safely use an evacuation chair to assist individuals with disabilities during a building evacuation. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Library - 4th Floor Elevators | Registration Encouraged |
Consent and Boundaries |
Learn the basics about consent and how to determine and establish your personal boundaries. Join SAFE Place in this virtual workshop to learn about consent myths vs facts, reflect on your personal boundaries, tips for how to establish them, and understand affirmative consent through various scenarios. |
1 - 2 p.m. | Online - Zoom | Registration Required |
Emergency Preparedness with the American Red Cross |
Disasters can happen when we least expect them. In this interactive session, the American Red Cross will share practical tips on how to prepare for emergencies big and small—from creating a go-bag to making a family or roommate plan. Learn how to stay safe, informed, and ready to respond with confidence. | 3 - 4:30 pm | LIB 286 | Registration Required |
Fire Extinguisher Training |
Drop-In for a few minutes and learn how to properly and safely use a fire extinguisher with hands-on practice! | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Between Administration and the J.Paul Leonard Library | Registration Encouraged |
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification |
This course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. First Aid, CPR, and AED training is designed for anyone with little or no medical training, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. |
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | LIB 286 | Registration Required |
De-escalation Training |
Join the University Police Department for a hands-on workshop about staying calm and keeping situations from escalating. You’ll learn simple, practical techniques for effective communication, reading body language and handling conflict with confidence. | 1 - 2 p.m. | LIB 121 | Registration Required |
Pet Emergency Preparedness |
Your pets can't pack a go bag for themselves - so make sure you know what they need! Come learn how to keep your pet safe when disaster strikes. Dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish will all be covered. | 2 - 3 p.m. | LIB 121 | Registration Required |
Fire Extinguisher Training |
Drop-In for a few minutes and learn how to properly and safely use a fire extinguisher with hands-on practice! | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Between Administration and the J.Paul Leonard Library | Registration Encouraged |
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification |
(American Red Cross Certification) Participants must complete both the required online learning module and the in-person skills session to receive American Red Cross certification. Certification will be issued only after both components have been successfully completed. | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Mashouf Wellness Center Studio 122 | Registration Required |
Cybersecurity Training |
Protecting your digital life starts with good habits. In this session, you will learn how to build strong passwords, set up multi-factor authentication (MFA), and use password managers effectively. We will also cover how to spot phishing scams, keep your devices up to date, browse safely online, and report cyber incidents. Open to students, faculty, and staff, this training will help you stay secure both on campus and beyond. | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | LIB 121 | Registration Required |
Evacuation Chair Training |
Learn how to safely use an evacuation chair to assist individuals with disabilities during a building evacuation. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Library - 4th Floor Elevators | Registration Encouraged |
Active Threat Training |
The Active Threat training will help you learn to identify threats and move quickly to a safe location, know the best place to hide to protect yourself until help arrives, and as a last resort, if you must fight to defend yourself, it is vital that you understand the best course of action to be successful. | 1 - 2 p.m. | LIB 121 | Registration Required |
Narcan Training |
Learn how to recognize and respond to a suspected opioid overdose in this practical Narcan training. Participants will learn about opioids and fentanyl, common signs of overdose, how to respond in an emergency, and how to administer Narcan safely. The workshop will also cover where to access Narcan at SFSU and campus and community resources for substance use support. Narcan and fentanyl test strips will be available as part of the training. |
3 - 4 p.m. | Gator Health and Wellbeing 1st Floor | Registration Required |
Stalking Awareness |
This workshop walks through what stalking is, when it can occur, and the effect it can have on people's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We will also discuss ways to report and options for support, both on and off-campus. | 5 - 6 p.m. | Zoom | Registration Required |
Fire Extinguisher Training |
Drop-In for a few minutes and learn how to properly and safely use a fire extinguisher with hands-on practice! | 9am - 1pm | Between Administration and the J.Paul Leonard Library | Registration Encouraged |
Introduction to Swimming |
Join this 30-minute complimentary introduction to swimming course to increase your safety and become more comfortable in the water. | 11:30am - 1:45pm | Mahouf Natatorium | Registration Required |
Campus Safety Week is sponsored by the following:
Past programming has included:
- Campus Safety Fair
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Training
- Stop the Bleed Training
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- SafeZone Ally Workshop
- Personal Defense Classes
- Cybersecurity Education