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Welcome. We encourage all members of the Queens community to register for the alert system in order to be prepared for an emergency or inclement weather situation.
Please click on the links below to sign-up or log-in to the QAlert system.
Students: Click here to sign-up or log-in.
Faculty/Staff: Click here to sign-up or log-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QAlert?
The QAlert system is a tool that Queens University of Charlotte can use to notify the campus community of an emergency or inclement weather situation. In the event of an emergency or crisis at the University, the system is designed to notify you via text and/or voice messaging of the status and pertinent information.
The system will also be used for inclement weather notification. Examples of inclement weather include: delay of opening due to snow or icy conditions; closure due to snow or icy conditions; closure due to power outage.
How do I sign up for QAlert?
Click on the links at the top of this page to sign up for the alert system. Students, you will be asked for your Queens QMail address in order to sign up for the service so please be sure you have that address before attempting to sign up. If you have not already signed up for a QMail account you must first do that by visiting the Office of the Dean of your specific academic unit:
- College of Arts and Sciences – McEwen 111
- Hayworth Evening Programs – Burwell 102
- McColl School of Business – Sykes 127
- Presbyterian School of Nursing – Stultz 103
How will Queens use the information I enter to register for the QAlert system?
Your information will be used only for emergency and inclement weather notifications. Queens may send out an email to the email address you supply to confirm your registration. Your personal information will never be sold to a third party. Please click here to view the Inclement Weather Plan.
What information will I need to provide to register for QAlert?
The following information is required for registration to the QAlert system:
- Name
- Email address (QMail address for all students)
- Password of your choosing
- Cell phone number for voice and text messages and/or landline number for voice messages
- If your information ever changes, you will need to log into the alert system by entering your Queens Alert login, which is the same as your full QMail email address for students, and then enter your Queens Alert password you selected at sign-up.
Will I receive duplicate alert messages?
It is very possible that during an actual emergency, you will receive duplicate messages. Depending on the severity of the threat to the safety and security of the campus community, Queens may use one or more of the communication methods available.
Will Queens be testing the Alert system?
Queens expects to test the system. As with all text message alerts, each subscriber is responsible for any charges from his or her cellular provider associated with receiving text messages.
When will you deactivate my subscription to the QAlert System?
Your subscription will remain active until July 1st, 2008 at which time you will need to re-register for the QAlert system. You will receive a QAlert at this time to remind you to re-register for the system. You may also choose to unsubscribe from the service at any time by emailing alert@queens.edu. If any of our test messages is returned as undeliverable, we will attempt to notify you via email. If we are unable to make contact, your information may be deleted from the system.
What happens if I choose not to subscribe to the QAlerts?
You will not receive an emergency alert via text or voice message. You will continue to receive alerts via other methods such as campus email and campus telephones.
We strongly suggest that you take a few minutes to sign up.
Will I be notified if my subscription to the QAlert system is deactivated?
We will make every effort to notify you if your subscription is deactivated. Your subscription will only be deactivated for three reasons:
1. You do not re-register. Your subscription ends on July 1, 2008 at which time you will need to re-register. You will be notified by QAlert to remind you to re-register for the system.
2. You request to be unsubscribed by emailing alert@queens.edu.
3. During one of our tests, the text message is returned as undeliverable. If this happens, we will attempt to contact you via email to request the correct information. If we are unable to contact you, we will automatically deactivate your subscription.
Is there a charge for subscribing to the QAlert system?
Queens University of Charlotte will not charge the subscriber a fee for the alert system. However, please check with your cellular provider to determine what, if any, charges they may charge you for receiving text messages.
When will Queens use the QAlert system?
The QAlert notification system will be used when an emergency situation is ongoing and the campus community should take immediate action to preserve their own personal safety and security. This system will be activated if you need to take immediate action to remain safe and secure.
This system will also be used in cases of inclement weather when closings or delays have been announced for the University.
Why do text messages show up as coming from 1-095-8 or 10958?
This is the code our service provider uses for Queens. You will see this number whenever you receive a text message from QAlert.
Who do I contact if I have a question?
You may email alert@queens.edu with any questions.
