UVic Alerts is a notification system that allows the university to quickly and efficiently contact you with important information during a disrupting event.
UVic Alerts will use one or more of these communication channels to notify you:
UVic SafetyApp
email
mobile text messaging
digital signage
social media
uvic.ca website
Register your mobile phone to receive text messages
Add a mobile phone number to your Personal and account profile if you wish to receive text messages on your mobile phone.
Without current contact information, UVic will not be able to reach you with important information and instructions during disrupting events.
Please note:
Standard message and data rates may apply.
Message frequency may vary.
Carriers are not responsible for undelivered messages.
Testing
The UVic Alerts system is typically tested twice a year. Thank you for your patience and cooperation – testing is essential to ensure UVic can provide an effective mass notification system.
It is important to note that the UVic Alerts system, or any of its components, can experience service interruptions beyond our control. While rare, a service disruption could potentially prevent the UVic Alerts notification system from being able to send timely messaging via all communications channels.
Stay Safe: Get the UVic SafetyApp
The UVic SafetyApp is the fastest way to receive alert notifications from the university on your mobile phone.
Try out the Friend Walk feature - this allows you to send a map link to a trusted person that allows them to monitor your progress when you walk from one location to another (on or off campus). When you reach your destination simply turn off the map.
Find important safety information, contacts, maps and procedures—all in one place!
