CU Boulder Alerts text message system switches to opt-out model

CU Boulder faculty and staff no longer need to duplicate their mobile device information under a special field in their employee profile to receive text messages in the event of an emergency on campus. Instead, any cell phone number under the “Cellular” and “Cellular 2” fields in an employee's record will automatically be included when CU Boulder Alerts are sent to the campus. However, employees can turn this function off to opt out of receiving CU Boulder Alerts, if they choose. 

At this time, it's important to verify that your information is correct in the system, checking that your cell number(s) are up to date, if applicable. If in the past, you labeled your cell phone number something else in the system, like “Home” or “Work,” your number will not be included in CU Boulder Alerts.

To check and/or update your information, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to MyCUInfo.
2. Click on “CU Resources Home” in the top middle of the page and select “My Info and Pay.”
3. Select “Text Alert Preferences.”
4. You will be prompted to complete the portal security process of two-step authentication.
5. If the correct phone number appears in the table, you are all set. If not, click “Add/Change Emergency Text Alert Mobile Number.”
6. From there, add a phone number or change the type of the correct number to be either “Cellular” or “Cellular 2.” You may have two cell numbers listed.
7. To confirm your numbers have been added, click “Text Alert Preferences” from the menu on the left.
8. Should you choose not to receive emergency notifications to the campus, move the slider to “No.”