Missing Student Notification Policy

It is the policy of AHU, through the collaboration of the Office of Student Services and Campus Security, to investigate any report of a missing student who is enrolled and attending classes at any AHU campus. This policy, with its accompanying procedures, establishes a framework for cooperation among members of the University community aimed at locating and assisting students who are reported missing.

All reports of missing students enrolled at the Orlando campus must be directed to the Office of Student Services at 407-303-8016; in these instances, AHU Campus Security, in conjunction with Student Services, will investigate each report and determine if further action is needed. All reports of missing students at AHU-Denver must be directed to the Chief Operating Officer at 407-765-6271; the Chief Operating Officer will lead the investigation of each report and determine if further action is needed.

All students are provided the opportunity to register a confidential contact person or persons who will be notified within 24 hours of the confirmation that the student is missing. The information pertaining to this confidential contact will be accessible only to authorized campus officials and may not be disclosed, except to law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation.

If the student is under 18 years of age and is not emancipated, the University will notify the student’s custodial parent or guardian and any other designated contact person within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. Regardless of whether the student has identified a contact person, is above the age of 18, or is an emancipated minor, the University will contact local police and other law enforcement personnel with jurisdiction over the area no later than 24 hours of the confirmation that the student is missing.

Further information regarding this policy can be found in the AHU Student Handbook.