Published: April 5, 2018

Yesterday, the campus conducted the spring semester test of the CU Boulder Alerts platforms. It took just two minutes to send the text alert to 90 percent of the more than 52,000 registered users in the system. If you didn’t receive a text but want to, make sure you are signed up; . It is very important to follow each step in order.

New this year is theÌý, which uses Wi-Fi to send campusÌýemergency alerts when cell service is unavailable. This is a great solution for people who often find themselves in areas with a poor cellular signal or have a Wi-Fi based phone. After downloading and opening the app, find CU Boulder’s organization code (cuboulder) and use your @colorado.edu, cu.edu, cufund.org, cusys.edu, or ucdenver.edu email address to complete the registration process.

After receiving an alert during a real emergency, you will find the most up-to-date information at .