TuftsAlert Test Sept. 18 2025

On Thursday, September 18, there will be a university-wide test of the TuftsAlert system.

What is TuftsAlert?

TuftsAlert is Tufts University’s emergency notification system. In the event of a significant emergency or situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of the Tufts community, we will use TuftsAlert to send text, voice, email, and desktop alerts with information that may be critical to your safety.

It is essential that you keep your contact information up to date in the TuftsAlert system. Please take a minute now to visit the TuftsAlert webpage and confirm your contact information. The information you provide will remain confidential and will be used only to contact you during an emergency.

Desktop Alerting

Running on your Mac or Windows computer, Alertus Desktop software can display a TuftsAlert message on your computer screen and may be faster than text messaging, email, or telephone. This is already installed on all university-owned computers. Visit our Desktop Alerting webpage for more information and to download Alertus Desktop to your personally owned computer.

 

Optional Alerts

An optional service allows you to receive a text notification in the event of a weather-related closing. Visit Opt-In Weather Closing Alerts for more information and to sign up for closing notifications.

Additional information on TuftsAlert and general guidance on preparing and responding to potential emergencies on campus can be found in the Emergency Response Guide. University procedures for emergency response and evacuation are published each fall in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report available as a downloadable PDF on the Department of Public Safety website. If you need assistance with TuftsAlert please email the TTS Service Desk or call 617-627-3376.