Student and Visitor Risk

The University needs your cooperation in order to keep USD a safe place. It is very important to report accidents and injuries immediately to Public Safety in order for them to assist you and to promptly investigate the facts and document the circumstances.

It is important to note that USD does not provide accident or medical insurance coverage for students or visitors. Students not covered by their family ‘s medical or property insurance are strongly encouraged to purchase individual policies. Information regarding medical insurance available for student purchase can be obtained from Student Affairs.  A list of providers of renter’s insurance is available through the Resident Life office.

Accident/Incident Reporting Procedures
A student or visitor, who has had an accident, needs emergency medical attention or requires other assistance, should call the Public Safety emergency number at ext. 2222. For non-emergencies, call ext. 7777. The responding officer will assess the situation, coordinate assistance and write a report.

New Event Registration & Approval Process for all Student Organizations & Clubs
ALL Student Clubs/Organizations holding any event on campus must register their event and undergo an approval process.  They must instead submit the online Event Registration Form, found at http://sandiego.edu/slic.

Student Activities and Student Organization Events
Students participating in voluntary extra-curricular activities are required to sign a waiver/disclaimer and release of liability form. If the student is younger than 18 years, a parent or guardian must sign the form in order for the student to participate. Some activities may require that students provide evidence of medical insurance.

Click here to review and print the agreement and release of liability form.

Summer Programs and Camps
Participants in summer programs and camps are required to provide evidence of medical insurance coverage. In addition, a waiver/disclaimer and consent for treatment form signed by the participant (or parent/guardian, if participant is younger than 18 years) are required. These forms are available in the office of the Program Director.
Click here to review the agreement and release of liability forms.

Study Abroad Program
Before traveling abroad, individuals should review and assess their accident, medical, automobile, property, and casualty insurance programs and secure appropriate coverage. Insurance laws and programs are controlled by individual countries and may vary widely from those in the United States. Students are also required to sign a waiver/disclaimer before participating in any USD affiliated foreign program.   These forms are available in the office of the Program Director.  See additional information on the Vehicles and Travel page of the Risk Management website.