• University Police – (620) 235-4624
• Office of Student Life – (620) 235-4231
• Bryant Student Health Center – (620) 235-4452
• University Counseling Services – (620) 235-4452
• SEK Urgent Care – (620) 232-8003
• Via Christi Mercy Convenient Care – (620) 232-8003
• Via Christi Hospital Emergency Department – (620) 231-6100

Pittsburg State University utilizes the RAVE Alert System. This system allows university officials to instantaneously send text notifications regarding weather related school closure or delays and other significant campus emergencies.  You must opt-in under the Emergency Alert System Preferences app.

To opt-in for text alerts:

• Click on the "Receive text alerts" link below
• Log into your GUS portal
  
• Search for: RAVE
• Click on: RAVE Emergency Alert System Preferences
• Add your mobile phone number and change Delivery Method to Text Only or Voice & Text
  
• Click: Save

Receive text alerts

Kansas is fortunate to experience all four seasons of nature. Occasionally, our location also places us in the path of severe weather. The following tips are designed to help you become more familiar with common weather terminology.

Tornado Watch – Issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean that they will occur. It only means they are possible. 

Tornado Warning – Issued when a tornado is imminent. When a tornado warning is issued, seek safe shelter immediately.

What to do in a Tornado Warning – If you are in a house, avoid windows. Go to the basement. If no basement is available, go to the lowest floor, small center room, under a stairwell or in an interior hallway with no windows. Cars and other vehicles are not safe in a tornado. Seek indoor shelter if time allows. (Additional tips are available from the Storm Prediction Center)

Parking Permit Rates – Students

Student parking costs are included in student fees. Students are charged a parking fee of $7 per credit hour for part-time enrollment or $49.50 per semester for full-time enrollment. Permits are good for the duration of the academic year for which it is issued or for a lesser period of time if so designated. Students must pick up their parking permit at the University Police and Public Safety Offices in the lower level of Shirk Hall Annex at 1501 South Joplin Street.

Parking Permit Rates – Faculty/Staff

Faculty and staff can purchase their permits through payroll deduction or in person at University Police and Public Safety Offices. Current rates are as follows:

*Includes Summer Session
** Student Parking Only

Purchase a Parking Permit

Parking Permits are available for purchase online at the University Police and Public Safety office which is located in the lower level of the Shirk Hall Annex at 1501 South Joplin Street, Pittsburg, Kansas. The university is not responsible for lost or stolen permits. Replacement permits can be secured only be purchasing a new permit for a full fee.

Parking Map

Zoned parking is available throughout campus. Please refer to parking map to locate your zone. Campus Shuttle service is available on weekdays. Limited visitor parking is available directly behind the Leonard H. Axe Library, near the Overman Student Center and Student Welcoming Center. Visitors may request a “Visitor” parking pass when they are going to be on campus for more than one day. Visitors will not be charged for a parking violation if they return their parking violation notice to University Police and Public Safety Offices and provide info on their visit.

Parking Policy and Traffic Rules

All parking areas operated by the university require a permit. Your parking permit must be properly displayed on the driver’s side, lower edge of your vehicle’s front window. Read the full text of our parking policy and traffic rules.

Parking Violations and Fines

Fines will be imposed for all parking violations. The amount due will appear on the parking citation. Failure to pay a violation by the tenth (10^th) day after issuance will result in a $5.00 penalty. Payment of violations must be received or postmarked by 4 p.m. on the tenth day after issuance. Tickets must be presented at the time of payment. Parking Service Office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Failure to pay the fine will result in a “hold” being placed on the permanent record of a student. Students with “holds” on their record may not be able to re-enroll, graduate or have their transcript sent to any other school or place of employment. Please call University Police if you have questions.

The fine schedule is listed below.

Parking Appeals

You can appeal a parking violation if you feel it has been mistakenly given. All appeals must be submitted within 14 days of the issuance of the parking citation. The appeals process is as follows:

• Fill out the online form with full details and detailed reason for appeal.
• Submit form, provide payment of original fine & a $2 Appeal Fee.
• Your appeal will be reviewed by the Parking Violation Appeals Board (composed of students and faculty) during the groups next regularly scheduled meeting.
• You may be present during the hearing, but are not required to do so.
• You will receive communication informing you of the Appeal Board’s decision.
• If the Appeals Board finds in your favor, you will receive a refund check in the full amount of your fine plus the $2 Appeals Fee.
• If the Appeals Board does not find in your favor, the fine and $2 Appeal Fee will not be refunded.
• An appeal that has been denied can be appealed for a second time only if new evidence is submitted.
• Board rulings are final.

• Indoor track is open and available for public use Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

• Pittsburg State University Campus Resources

  Title IX Coordinator
  Russ Hall 218
  620-235-4185
  As the university’s Title IX Coordinator, the Director of Institutional Equity will investigate allegations of sexual misconduct (often concurrently with law enforcement and/or student discipline) to determine what occurred and will inform and obtain consent from the victim before beginning the investigation. If the victim requests confidentiality or asks that the complaint not be pursued, the University will take all reasonable steps to investigate and respond to the complaint consistent with the request for confidentiality or request not to pursue an investigation. 
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  Violence Prevention & Victim Advocacy

  Pittsburg State University collaborates with Safehouse Crisis Center Inc.  to provide a full range of services to survivors of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual harassment, including:

  • 24-hour Crisis Hotline: (800) 794-9148
  • Crisis Text Line: (620) 670-0754
  • Crisis Intervention Advocacy (available 24 hours a day)
  • Individual Supportive Counseling
  • Victim Support Groups for Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Temporary Emergency Shelter

  Additionally, PSU's Program Coordinator of Advocacy Services and Wellness Education, located in the Bryant Student Health Center, is available to refer survivors of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual harassment to campus and community resources.

  Student Legal Resource Center
  108 Overman Student Center
  620-235-6026
  Visit website
  Provides free legal resources to students to address their legal needs. An attorney is available part time to help students resolve their legal matters and/or refer a student to an attorney that specializes in the area of law in which the student is seeking advice.

  Students for Violence Prevention
  104 Bryant Student Health Center
  620-235-4831
  Visit website
  Ongoing presentations, programs, and events that raise awareness and educate the student body on the issues of dating violence, domestic violence, healthy and unhealthy relationships, bystander behaviors, sexual assault, sexual consent and communication, stalking, and bystander intervention.

  Bryant Student Health Center
  620-235-4452
  1801 S. Broadway
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
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  Outpatient ambulatory care supported by a physician supervised medical staff. Services include: treatment for mild to moderate illness and injuries, women’s/men’s health, immunizations/allergy injections, contraceptive counseling, pharmacy/lab services, radiology services, specialty clinics, and referral services.

  Student Life Office
  221 Russ Hall
  620-235-4945
  Visit website
  Receive reports of crimes or violations of university police and/or the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, advise victims of rights and assist with options for resolution, conduct investigations of allegations of misconduct, and administer discipline process on behalf of the university.

  University Police and Public Safety Services
  620-235-4624
  Lower Level Shirk Hall
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  Police protection services are provided to the campus, PSU Foundation property, parking lots, residence halls, and the fraternities and sororities 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. PSU police officers have the same law enforcement powers and responsibilities as the local police and sheriff and are responsible for a full range of public safety services, including all crime reports, investigations, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, traffic accidents, enforcement of underage drinking laws, use of controlled substances, weapons, and all other incidents requiring police assistance. 

  Pittsburg Community Resources

  City of Pittsburg Police
  620 231-1700
  201 North Pine Street
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  The City of Pittsburg Police Department provides police protection within the city of Pittsburg.  While the city and the university police departments have concurrent jurisdiction for areas adjacent to the campus, reporting of allegations of criminal activity that happens on property not owned or controlled by the university is under the primary jurisdiction of the City of Pittsburg Police department.

  Kansas Legal Services
  620-232-1330 
  408 N. Walnut 
  Toll free application: 800-723-6953 
  Visit website
  Kansas Legal Services provides free legal advice and representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and victims of crime, including representation to obtain Protection From Abuse and Protection From Stalking restraining orders in Court.

  Safehouse Crisis Center, Inc.
  620 231-8692
  24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 800-794-9148
  SafeHouse Crisis Center, Inc. serves victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking with crisis intervention advocacy, individual supportive counseling, a temporary emergency shelter, victim support groups, and a 24-hour crisis hotline.

  VIA Christi Medical Center
  620 231-6100
  EMERGENCY ROOM, 1 MOUNT CARMEL PLACE
  Full service hospital with emergency room with expertise to conduct examination and complete evidence gathering necessary in cases of sexual assault. This is done free of charge to the victim.

  National Resources

  If you have a life-threatening emergency, always call 911 for ambulance transportation to a hospital.

  • Reach Out (Depression, Self-Harm, Romance, LGBTQ Information and Support)
    1-800-448-3000 
    http://www.reachout.com

  • ULifeline (College Mental Health Information, Support and Referral 24/7) 
    http://www.ulifeline.org/

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Trained Counselors Available 24/7) 
    800.273.TALK 
    http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

  • The Trevor Project (Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning 24/7)
    866-488-7386
    http://www.thetrevorproject.org

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (Confidential Support, Information and Referral 24/7)
    800.656.HOPE
    https://www.rainn.org/

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (Information and Meeting Referral)
    http://www.aa.org/

  • Narcotics Anonymous (Information and Meeting Referral)
    http://www.na.org/
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline (Confidential Support, Information & Referral 24/7)
    800-799-7233
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