UTC-Alert System
What is the UTC-Alert System?
The UTC-Alert system is the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s official emergency notification and incident management system. It enables the University to quickly share critical information during urgent and emergency situations. Designed to support an all-hazards approach, the system helps students, employees, and visitors receive clear, actionable information so they can make informed decisions and take appropriate action.
UTC-Alert uses multiple communication channels to reach the campus community, including text messages, email notifications, telephone calls, website and Canvas alerts, social media, University-owned computer screen takeovers, and digital signage displays. The specific notification channels used depend on the type and severity of the situation.
If you have questions about the UTC-Alert system, please contact the Office of Emergency Management and Threat Assessment at (423) 425-HELP/4357 or [email protected].
How to Enroll in the UTC-Alert System
- Students
Students are automatically enrolled in the UTC-Alert system upon enrollment at the University. Students who are not receiving notifications should verify that their contact information is accurate and up to date in the Self-Service Banner (SSB) system.
Instructions:
- Employees
Employees are automatically enrolled in the UTC-Alert system on their first day working at the University. Employees who are not receiving notifications should verify that their contact information is accurate and up to date in the DASH system.
Instructions:
- Affiliates & Contractors
Affiliates & Contractors are not automatically enrolled in UTC-Alert. To receive alerts, please complete the UTC-Alert Enrollment Form to be added to the system.
- Parents
Parents are not automatically enrolled in UTC-Alert. To receive alerts, please complete the UTC-Alert Enrollment Form to be added to the system.
Parent enrollments are reset each academic year. Before being removed, you’ll receive a text message giving you the option to remain enrolled in UTC-Alert.
- Children's Center Parents & Guardians
Parents are not automatically enrolled in UTC-Alert. To receive alerts, please complete the UTC-Alert Enrollment Form to be added to the system.
Children's Center enrollments are reset each academic year. Before being removed, you will receive a text message giving you the option to remain enrolled in UTC-Alert.
- External Partners
External Partners may request to be enrolled in the system by completing the UTC-Alert Enrollment Form.