Security

Security at WCU Philadelphia is provided by Allied Universal. Security guards are assigned to our campus Monday - Friday while the campus is open . 

  • If you need an escort, after class, to the parking lot at 8th & Market, or the 8th & Market subway/regional rail service please let the front desk security guard know on arrival to campus.
  • If you exit the building doors and doors lock, for re-entry call the building's security at 215-238-9777 ext. #1 for building front desk or # 610-436-3701 for the campus security guard at WCU's front desk.
  • Security guards have the right to ask for RamNetID or government identification when entering the campus for proof of identity.

Security Guards are responsible for:

  • Detecting and then deterring persons and contraband that are not permitted to be on campus.
  • Assisting in medical emergencies, fire drills, disruptive incidents, and providing walking safety escorts.
  • Assisting with the locking and securing of all campus suites (Academic and Administrative suites).

Allied Security guards also conduct foot patrols inside and outside of all the academic and administrative suites areas. Allied security guards are not able to make physical arrests.