Shepherd introduces Rave Alert text-messaging system

Shepherd University has teamed-up with Rave Wireless Inc. to offer a text-messaging notification system. Emergency communications from the University, including inclement weather announcements, will be sent as a text message to those who opt into the plan. Please note that school closures and emergency announcements will be the only notices sent to participants. Additional notices may be available in the future (i.e., reminders for school and group events, etc.), but the participants will have the choice of opting into receiving these notices.

INSTRUCTIONS

You will need your Shepherd e-mail address and computer password to register. These will serve as your username and password on the Rave site and may not be changed. (You must enter your full Shepherd e-mail address. Example: "student01@shepherd.edu")

If you do not know your password, you may retrieve the information via RAIL. Click here for instructions.

Once you have entered your Shepherd e-mail address, computer password, and cell phone number on the Rave site, you will be text-messaged a confirmation code that you must enter on your Rave account page. Times may vary on how long it will take to receive the confirmation code.

You will not be successfully registered until you have entered the confirmation code.

Once you have been registered, you will be able to receive notices via text-messaging, e-mail, or both. This option is available on your Rave account page.

DISCLAIMER

Shepherd University does not warrant the successful delivery of each message to each individual recipient. In registering for participation in this text-messaging service, each registrant should realize that there may be a charge by your cell phone provider to receive SMS messages. Full Disclaimer

If you need assistance with your Shepherd e-mail address or computer password, please contact the IT Services Help Desk at ext. 5457 or visit the IT Services Web site.