In case of emergency, make sure you get the message…

Be in the know. Know what to do. Sign up today for real-time info about campus closures, extreme weather, and other emergencies—sent straight to your mobile via our new text messaging service.

How to find information in an emergency

  • On the Web—Visit www.colorado.edu for detailed campus closure and emergency information and updates.
  • On your mobile device—Watch for text or e-mail alerts in the case of a campus closure or if there is a threat to personal safety. Sign up now.
  • On the phone—Call the campus info line at 303-492-INFO (4636) for recorded information and updates relating to campus alerts.
  • By e-mail—Check your official university e-mail after an emergency for support and resource information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can subscribe/use the service?

Any student, staff, or faculty member of the CU-Boulder community with a @Colorado.EDU (or cufund.org, or cu.edu) e-mail address (first.last@Colorado.EDU (or cufund.org, or cu.edu) can subscribe.

What is my username?

Your username should be your CU email address and your password is whatever you set when you signed up.

Can I register for text messages if I am located on campus but I am not a CU-Boulder student, staff, or faculty member?

No. Only CU-Boulder community members with a valid Colorado.EDU (or cufund.org, or cu.edu) e-mail address can register. The text messaging service is only one of several communication and information sources utilized at CU-Boulder. There are a number of other sources for emergency information, including E-Memo.

Does it matter who my cell phone provider/carrier is?

The following providers are able to receive the CU-Boulder alert messages:

  • 3 Rivers PCS
  • ACS Wireless
  • Advantage Cellular
  • Aliant Telecom
  • Alltel
  • Appalachian Wireless
  • AT&T
  • AT&T Legacy
  • Bell Mobility
  • Bluegrass Cellular
  • Boost Mobile
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • Cellcom
  • Cellular 29 Plus
  • Cellular One Dobson
  • Cellular Properties
  • Cellular South
  • Centennial Cellular Corp
  • Cincinnati Bell
  • Corr Wireless
  • Cricket/Leap
  • Edge Wireless
  • Farmers Wireless
  • Golden State Cellular
  • Helio
  • Iowa Wireless Services
  • Lyrix Wireless
  • Metro PCS
  • MetroCall Pagers
  • Microcell Connexions
  • Mobi PCS
  • Net10
  • Nextech
  • Nextel Northwest Missouri Cellular
  • NTELOS
  • Pine Telephone
  • Plateau Telecomm
  • Pocket Communications
  • Qwest Wireless
  • Revol
  • Rogers Wireless
  • Rural Cellular (Unicel)
  • SaskTel Mobility
  • SilverStar
  • Southern Linc
  • Sprint
  • Suncom Wireless
  • Telus
  • T-Mobile
  • Tracfone
  • U.S. Cellular
  • Union Wireless
  • USA Mobility
  • Verizon Wireless
  • Viaero Wireless
  • Virgin Mobile Canada
  • Virgin Mobile USA

What if my cell phone number changes?

After you log in, select the My Account tab and then select edit under Mobile contacts. To the far right you can select edit, test or delete. Edit your number and then select test. You will be sent a test message so that you know it’s working.

What if my cell phone provider changes?

If you change your mobile number, you will need to edit the mobile number in your account. If you keep the same mobile number, and simply change cell phone provider, you do not have to change anything.

Will my sign-up information be shared with third parties?

No. Your e-mail address and cell phone number will not be provided to organizations outside of CU-Boulder.

Who do I contact for help?

If you need assistance, contact help@Colorado.EDU or call 303.735.HELP.

How will I identify incoming messages from Campus Alert?

Users are encouraged to add Campus Alert to their phone contacts.  In the case of an emergency, the alert will display as received from the University.