In order to minimize risk to people and property, helicopter landings are not allowed on campus except under a few limited circumstances:

1)   When a helicopter is required in an emergency situation such as medical transport or landing of emergency public officials.

2)   When special arrangements have been made in advance for transport of dignitaries, as directed by a senior University officer.

3)   When a helicopter is essential for a construction project coordinated by Facilities Management Services.

When a helicopter landing for transport of dignitaries or for construction is required, the involved parties should notify the Department of Public Safety at least one week in advance. Public Safety should in turn notify the Risk Management Department of the proposed landing and should notify the appropriate office in charge of the designated landing area to ensure that no activities are scheduled at that time. Where possible, the landing will be scheduled at a time when the campus is not at peak use, for example early morning for dignitary landings, or weekends for construction projects.

Public Safety will make arrangements to monitor and facilitate the landing.  Public Safety should contact the Intramural-Recreation Department for a site such as an athletic field to be secured with the cooperation of the Athletics Department. Rooftop helicopter landings will not be approved on campus.

In the event of a landing for emergency purposes, the Department of Public Safety Watch Commander may approve the landing without consulting other departments if necessary. Helicopter landings for a purpose other than the above will not be permitted.