Emergency Notification/Timely Warning

ESU EMERGENCY ALERT: ACTIVE SHOOTER REPORTED – TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION An active shooter has been reported near Cora Miller Hall and Newman Regional Health. RUN: If you can get out, do so. • Quickly and cautiously evacuate in a direction away from the shooter. • Leave your belongings. • Help other escape, if possible. • Don’t stop until you’ve reached a safe location. • Call 911 when you are safe. HIDE: If you can’t get out safely, find a place to hide. • Hide in area out of the shooter’s view. Choose a place with thicker walls. • Lock and barricade the door. • Silence your cell phone and remain quiet. • Prepare a defense plan. • Await law enforcement. FIGHT: If your life is in danger, fight. • Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in danger. • Use available objects as improvised weapons. • Use teamwork and surprise. A coordinated ambush can incapacitate an attacker. • Commit to your actions, your life depends on it. When Law Enforcement Arrives: • Follow all instructions from the police. • Keep your empty hands raised and clearly visible. • Try to remain calm. Avoid pointing or yelling. Check ESU website and RAVE for updates. DO NOT approach the area. Call 911 to report any suspicious activity.

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TradPlus students bring a wealth of life experience and knowledge

While many think of students coming to college right out of high school, with no partner or dependents, we recognize that more and more students do not fit this profile. Many universities refer to these students as non-traditional. At Emporia State, we refer to these students as TradPlus, because we view this diversity as a plus — a positive! As a TradPlus student, you bring a wealth of life experience and knowledge to the university community.

While your journey to higher education may have been different than the high school-to-college path, you bring valuable perspectives and experiences that will enrich campus life inside and outside of the classroom.

Who Are TradPlus Students?

There are several criteria one might use to identify themselves as a TradPlus student. Below are the general criteria we use to define TradPlus, but we are here to serve the needs of all students who identify as such.

Over the age of 24 as an entering student
Married
Parent
Have been out of school for one or more years
In the military or a veteran of the armed services

TradPlus Student Services

We know you may face different challenges as a TradPlus student. That is why we have TradPlus & Veteran Student Services embedded across departments of the University. We want you to know that you are not alone in your journey at Emporia State.

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