CarolinaSAFE
USC Columbia Mobile Safety App
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
CarolinaSAFE is the official safety app of University of South Carolina - Columbia. It is the only app that integrates with University of South Carolina's safety and security systems. USCPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of South Carolina campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.
CarolinaSAFE features include:
- Chat with USCPD: Communicate live with safety staff at University of South Carolina via chat.
- Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to USCPD in real-time in case of a crisis.
- Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.
- Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to USCPD.
- SAFE Walk: Allow USCPD to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a SAFE Walk and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.
- Safety Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.
- Resources & Support: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of South Carolina.
- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of South Carolina area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
- Shuttles & Parking: Find transit routes currently in service.
- Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of South Carolina area.
- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of South Carolina safety when on-campus emergencies occur.
Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
Ratings & Reviews
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Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- University of South Carolina
- Size
- 31.1 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 University of South Carolina - Columbia