Campus Safety Week

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.

San Francisoc State University Campus Safety Week

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!  9am - 1pm Between Administration and the J.Paul Leonard Library Registration Encouraged
Cal OES Great California ShakeOut Tour
 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.  9am - 12pm 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 - 1pm 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.

Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventative deaths. Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences, establishing hemorrhage as the most common cause of preventable death in trauma.

 2:30 - 4:30pm 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!  9am - 1pm 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 10am - 2pm SFSU Quad Registration Encouraged
Evacuation Chair Training
 Learn how to safely use an evacuation chair to assist individuals with disabilities during a building evacuation.  11am - 12pm Library - 4th Floor Elevators Registration Encouraged
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!  9am - 1pm 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.

 8am - 4pm 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 - 2pm 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 - 3pm 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!  9am - 1pm 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. 10am - 2pm 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. 10:30am - 12pm LIB 121 Registration Required
Evacuation Chair Training
 Learn how to safely use an evacuation chair to assist individuals with disabilities during a building evacuation.  11am - 12pm 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 - 2pm LIB 121 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 - 6pm 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