Assumption University is committed to the safety of our students, faculty, staff and guests. In case of an emergency, the University communicates with students using a number of mediums that include:
- Campus loudspeaker
- Email
- Text messages
- Voicemail
The University sends emergency text messages to students, faculty and staff who have cell phones registered with the Registrar's Office. The message informs registered users about emergency situations and instructions on how to respond.
Parent and Family Notification
The University also has the capability to send a voice message informing parents and families about emergency situations.
- Parents must have updated and accurate information on file with the Registrar's Office.
- Your contact telephone numbers must be a direct line (no extensions).
- Your Caller ID will display 411. It will not display Assumption University.
- Once the phone has been answered by you or by an answering machine, there will be a 2 or 3-second delay. Please stay on the line. The system requires a few seconds of silence to detect whether someone has picked up the phone or if the call will activate an answering machine.
- If you do not answer the phone, the system will leave a message on your answering machine or on your voicemail system. If you use an answering machine, please set the answering machine to five (5) rings or fewer. (The system will not work if your answering machine is set to six (6) rings.)
- If you have a device such as a Telemarketer Zapper or Privacy Director on your telephone line, you may not receive the call.
- If the message stops playing, press any key and the message will replay from the beginning.
The successful delivery of emergency information is dependent upon accurate information for each contact. Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have changed your number.