The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago faculty, staff and administration are concerned that every student enjoys a safe, secure stay with the college. Crime awareness and campus security are matters for which every student must take personal responsibility. The college’s Student Conduct Codes strictly prohibit the possession of weapons and the unlawful use of alcohol, controlled substances, and drugs on the campus or in off-campus housing. Violation of these rules or criminal acts of any kind may result in prompt disciplinary action including expulsion.

The college’s Campus Security Policy is distributed to every student and employee. It discusses, among other topics, the importance of prompt reporting of crimesto college officials and local police; campus security procedures aimed at encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others; counseling and other assistance available from the college to any student who may be the victim of a crime; and statistics on selected crimes that the college maintains pursuant to the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act. The Crime Report and crime statistics for The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago can be found at http://srv331.aisites.com/ under the menu item 'Policies of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.'