During emergencies or university closures, the University will initiate an automated message.

You will receive a phone call from (614) 251-4590 with the latest update.

If you would prefer to receive text message alerts instead, you can activate text notifications by texting "Alert" to 223-00 from your registered phone number.

Your phone number is required in order to receive phone notifications. The University registers all phone numbers from the student information system. 

Students, faculty and staff are automatically registered based on information from the University's information system. 

Students

• Visit: ODU Online
• Log in
• Select "Students"
• Select "My Profile"
• You will see "Phone Number"

Staff

• You must verify your number through Human Resources

You can activate text notifications by texting "alert" to 223-00 from your registered phone number. Your phone number must be updated first with ODU.

Students, you can verify your phone number on ODU Online. 

ODU's Public Safety Department anticipates testing the ODU Alert systems at least twice per year.

We will make every effort to notify the campus community in advance of the test via e-mail.

As with all text message alerts, each subscriber is responsible for any charges from their cellular provider that is associated with receiving text messages.

Your subscription will remain active as long as you are registered for classes or are employed at ODU.  

You can opt-out of the service at anytime at www.onecallnow.com/corporate/opt-out.

You also have the ability to opt out of phone calls by pressing "0" at the end of an alert. 

Everyone is automatically registered for ODU Alert, however you can opt-out. 

If you choose to opt-out, you will not receive emergency notifications via phone or text messages. You will continue to receive alerts via our other methods such as campus e-mail. However, we strongly encourage you to remain registered.

You can opt-out of the service at anytime at www.onecallnow.com/corporate/opt-out. 

You also have the ability to opt-out of phone calls by pressing "0" at the end of an alert. 

Is there a charge to my student account for subscribing to the ODU Alert system?

Ohio Dominican University does not charge the subscriber a fee. Standard phone charges apply from your phone carrier.