Subject: Alert EIU

EIU has just implemented a new notification system called Alert EIU. As part of the implementation we have imported all faculty, staff and student EIU email accounts into the system. This system does offer the functionality to send notifications to a personal email account as well as text up to two cell phone numbers.

We have started the enrollment process for this new system and you should be receiving an enrollment email shortly. This email will be sent to your EIU email account and will include a link to the Alert EIU system. Once you have clicked the link provided in the email you will be prompted to create an account. We recommend that all users use their EIU email address as their username.

Example: netid@eiu.edu  

Once you have created your account, you will have the option to add a personal email account as well as up to two cell phone numbers. The cell phone numbers will be used to send alerts via text message. We strongly recommend that all users enroll in the system so that you will receive any emergency notifications.

We will continue to send enrollment emails to all users over the next month. Once a user has enrolled in the system they will no longer receive the enrollment emails. If you have any questions with this process please call the Help Desk at 217-581-4357 or send an email to support@eiu.edu.