EMERGENCY ALERT TERRIERS: Due to a recent toxic combination of midterm stress and Halloween anticipation, Boston University is experiencing a sudden outbreak of Zombie Virus across campus.

In order for students to recognize symptoms of this sudden zombie epidemic and remain informed of the best ways to protect themselves from harm, we’ve teamed up with Student Health to put together this comprehensive Zombie Survival Guide.

Step 1: Know How to Spot the Zombies

The first step to staying safe in these difficult times is learning how to distinguish those infected by the virus from regular students. This is actually trickier than it sounds as many of the Zombie Virus symptoms (dark under-eye circles, lethargic mood, frequent groaning) overlap with the symptoms found in any student who just pulled an all-nighter for their upcoming Bio midterm.

Due to this confusion, the best tip for distinguishing an actual zombie from just a regular exhausted undergrad is by observing their meal choices in the dining hall. If you notice your friend passing on a second helping of fries from the grill station and instead questioning the chef about whether or not he can add a scoop of brain to the stir-fry, you’re probably dealing with a zombie.

Step 2: Identify the Best Places to Hide

If you’ve identified a zombie nearby, the best option is to immediately find a safe hiding location. Luckily, BU’s expansive, urban campus provides a number of secure facilities that are perfect protection from the undead.

Rize: The basement café in the Bay State dining hall offers both the protection of being underground as well as a tasty selection of muffins, salads, and sandwiches which will be useful in long-term hiding situations.

Fit Rec: If you find yourself being chased by a horde of zombies, swipe into the gym and immediately get to the top of the rock wall. Thankfully, all zombies are terrible climbers.

Questrom: The torn, bloody clothing worn by these creatures won’t be allowed through the door with Questrom’s strictly business formal dress code. Plus, upperclassmen zombies may still be confused by the recent name change and try looking for you at SMG instead.

The seal in front of Marsh Chapel: As a last line of defense, try standing directly in the center of the Marsh Chapel seal. Our studies have shown that even as zombies, BU students are still incredibly superstitious about not graduating on time and won't risk it.

Step 3: Pack Your Supply Kit

Student Health is also advising that all students prepare a supply kit to keep in their backpacks with essential survival items and weapons that will be useful in case of an attack. First we advise picking up a large supply of cannolis from the North End for sustenance. But make sure you go to Modern because the large line of unsuspecting tourists outside Mike’s is sure to be prime zombie bait. Once you’ve got your pastries, you’ll need some caffeine to remain on alert all night, so stop by Pavement for a cup of the strongest coffee on campus.

Now of course BU isn’t advising students to carry around actual weapons on campus, but if you find yourself having to fight to fend off a ravenous zombie, it wouldn’t hurt to be armed with a can of pepper spray and your room key as makeshift sword. (Basically, all the same stuff you would bring walking through Allston on a Friday night).

And if worst comes to worst you can always show them your tuition bills, even undead monsters aren’t immune to being scared off by the horrors of student loan debt!

Now that you have your guide to Boston, be sure to check out Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse in theatres Oct. 30th. To create your own fail badges, watch exclusive video and get tix head to www.ScoutsAndZombiesMovie.com