iAlert

iAlert For Parents

Washburn is keeping your student safe and informed with iAlert.

Washburn University has implemented iAlert, a mass message emergency notification system which significantly enhances our ability to maintain a safe academic environment for students, faculty and staff.
Participation in the iAlert system is voluntary. It is the responsibility of the student to register for the free service, to provide accurate contact information and to keep the contact information up to date.
For your peace of mind, please encourage your student to register his or her telephone numbers, as well as those of their emergency contacts, such as family members. All iAlert participants will be informed as quickly as possible in the event of a campus emergency or special situation in order to take appropriate and timely measures in response to the event.

iAlert will be used to notify those registered of:

  • situations threatening the safety and security of campus
  • closings due to emergency situations threatening the safety and security of campus

iAlert will NOT be used for . . .

  • general announcements or any other purposes

What is the Washburn iAlert mass notification system?

The iAlert system will serve as Washburn’s primary means of communication during an emergency or special situation.

The iAlert technology enables Washburn to send voice, e-mail and text messages to students, faculty, staff and other important contacts, such as parents, to telephone numbers entered as emergency contacts on the student’s personal information page in MyWashburn.

  • A voice message will be automatically sent to all campus extensions. Students living in residence halls and who have a landline phone number with a 670 prefix will be called on that telephone. A voice mail message will be left if there is no answer.
  • Both a voice message and a text message will be sent to cell phone numbers. A voice mail message will be left if there is no answer.
  • An e-mail will be automatically sent to the student’s Washburn.edu account.

Why does my student need to register for this service?

Students should be aware of the importance of personal safety and need to assume the responsibility of registering for iAlert. They will want to be informed as quickly as possible in the event of a campus emergency or special situation in order to take appropriate and timely measures in response to the event. It’s also vital parents be notified, should such situations arise.

How does my student register for iAlert?

Registration takes place when the student enters or updates emergency contact information accessed from the Student tab in MyWashburn.

Students are responsible for entering personal contact information, indicating which contacts are to receive iAlert notification and keeping the data updated.

Will iAlert let me know if the campus is closed due to inclement weather?

Text messages only will be sent to notify you of campus closings due to inclement weather, due to the fact such notices are typically issued at approximately 5 a.m.

Does Washburn correct my personal contact information if it is not accurate?

No. Information entered remains inaccurate until the student makes the correction.

Will my contact information for iAlert be used to update any other information systems?

No. The contact data the student provides will not be used for any other purpose.

Will there be tests of the iAlert notification system?

Yes. The system will be tested periodically. Advance notification will be issued to alert students of the upcoming test.

When will my iAlert account be deactivated?

Registration will be deactivated when the student is no longer enrolled at Washburn.

Questions?

Please contact university relations at 785-670-1154.