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PSU Alert Notification System

Save the PSU Alert number 877-725-9111 in your cell phone

What is PSU Alert?

PSU Alert is an emergency notification system used to send emergency alerts, notifications and updates to your cell phone, pager, phone and e-mail account. In the event of an emergency, (fire, inclement weather, etc.) the PSU administration will be able to send important alerts and updates right to your preferred point of contact. PSU Alert IS NOT used to send non-emergency, routine or spam messages. Please see Privacy and Terms of Use.

Click here to view a diagram of how the PSU Alert emergency notification system works.

Situations for which PSU Alert will be used may include (but are not limited to):

  • Campus closings
  • Building emergencies
  • Potential life-threatening situations on campus
  • Extreme weather conditions
  • Activation of emergency response teams

Conditions you would not receive these messages:

  • If you have NOT "opted-in" to the PSU notification system.
  • If you "OPT-IN" but you have not provided accurate/updated information.
  • If you "OPT-OUT" of the PSU notification system.
  • If you are not a registered student or an active PSU employee at the time of notification
  • Issues with your mobile device service provider.
  • Spam filter may have blocked an e-mail from being delivered.

Types of Messages

Depending on your device of choice, here is an example of what a PSU Alert message might look like:

Sample message: PSUALERT -- FIRE in Cramer Hall. If you are in Cramer Hall, evacuate immediately. If you are not in Cramer Hall, avoid this area. Visit www.pdx.edu and check e-mail for details.

You will know the message is from PSU Alert by the message sender: PLEASE SAVE 877-725-9111 TO YOUR CELL PHONE CONTACTS

  • Text message: PSU Alert (Display number phone #: 877-725-9111)
  • Phone call: 877-725-9111
  • E-mail: PSUALERT@pdx.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

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