You’ll receive emergency alerts only when necessary, typically during urgent or campus-wide situations. Acadia University uses the Acadia ALERT system sparingly to ensure that messages are timely, relevant, and taken seriously.
Alerts may be issued for:
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🌩️ Severe weather (e.g. snowstorms, hurricanes)
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🚪 Campus closures or delayed openings
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🔌 Power outages or infrastructure failures
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🚨 Safety threats (e.g. lockdowns, evacuations, suspicious activity)
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🔥 Fire alarms or hazardous conditions
You won’t receive alerts for routine updates or general announcements — the system is reserved for critical circumstances only.
Tip: If you ever feel like you missed an alert, check your Acadia email, voicemail on campus phones, or the to confirm your settings.
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Acadia ALERT: The university’s emergency notification system powered by Everbridge
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Campus-wide alert: A message sent to all students, staff, and faculty during a major incident
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Notification bar: A banner at the top of Acadia’s website displaying urgent updates
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📝 Special Notes:
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Alerts are sent to your Acadia email by default, but you can opt in for texts, voice calls, or app notifications
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Residence Life staff may also share updates directly with students in campus housing
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During major emergencies, Acadia’s homepage will display a notification bar with instructions
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The system is designed to avoid overuse so that every alert feels urgent and actionable