Setting Up and Modifying Your Phone Number for Campus Alerts and Notifications

This article covers how faculty, staff, and students can set up campus emergency alerts and campus and academic notifications for their mobile device or modify the phone number used in the campus alerts and notifications system.

This system sends text/SMS alerts and voice calls to your mobile device during campus emergencies as well as additional important information to facilitate academic success and, for faculty and staff, notifications relating to user-controlled subscriptions.

1. Log in to the campus portal with your username and password.

Viewing Logging into the Campus Portal for details on accessing the campus portal.

2. Click on the Profile drop-down menu and select Account Settings.

portal profile menu

You can also click on your profile picture on the far left of the screen.

  1. Click on the Profile drop-down menu.
  2. Select Account Settings.

3. Click on Campus Alerts and Notifications in the relevant section: Student Account Settings and/or Employee Account Settings.

student account settings and employee account settings

4. Enter your 10 digit phone number. Then click Update & Verify.

campus alerts and notifications settings
  1. You will see the last four digits of your current mobile/cell phone number.
  2. Enter the 10 digit phone number where you wish to receive notifications.
  3. If you are adding an alternative cell number, place a checkmark next to Is Alternative Cell Number?
  4. Then click Update & Verify.

5. You'll see a message that says successfully updated. You're done!

update successful

You will see a brief message next to the update & verify button indicating the update was successful.

Need More Help?

For technical questions or assistance, please open a ticket with the IT Help Desk.