AlertNU Emergency Notifications

You will automatically receive emergency notices (AlertNU) via email. However, in a campus emergency, a text or call is likely the quickest way for the University to reach you.

To make sure your information is correct and we can reach you by text or phone, please check your contact details in our emergency notification system, Rave, using the Self-Validation instructions. This should take just a couple of minutes.

To learn more about ensuring you will receive emergency notifications visit the Emergency Notification Systems page.

The Northwestern University Emergency Notification System disseminates timely information to the campus community in the event of a threat to safety affecting the University. Emergency messaging keeps the community informed about threatening conditions and hazards.

How to receive emergency notifications

How to Respond to an AlertNU Notification

For: An immediate or imminent life safety threat believed to be occurring on or near campus.
How: AlertNU messages may be sent via email, text, or phone calls and posted on digital screens and the Northwestern homepage, denoted with the color red.
What to do: Immediate action is required. Follow instructions in AlertNU communications.
Example: Active aggressor reported on or near campus.

What to do When You Receive an Emergency Notification

To learn more about these messages, visit the Glossary of Emergency Terms.

Recent AlertNU Notifications