College Emergency Notifications: Star Alert & Alertus

General Information:

What is Star Alert?

• The Star Alert notification system is used to send emails, text messages, and phone calls for campus-related emergencies, including weather-related delays, cancellations, or closures. Enrolled Students and Employees are registered automatically in the Star Alert system using the contact information provided to the College.

What is Alertus?

• The Alertus Emergency Mass Notification system is the on-campus system used for immediate notifications of eminent campus threats. These may include active shooter incidents, bomb threats, or other on-campus emergencies.

Additional Information:

Star Alert:

• Students are registered 30 days prior to the start of their enrolled semester.
• Students and Employees may update their notification preferences via the ARCC-ATC Portal once they have been registered.
• Students & Employees accessing the Portal for the first time will need to complete the "Sign Me Up!" option to validate the registration.
  • For detailed instructions, please see the ARCC-ATC Portal Sign Me Up Instructions attached to this article
• Parents, Family, or Friends may also register for notifications via the ARCC-ATC Guest Portal.
  • For detailed instructions, please see the ARCC-ATC Guest Portal Sign Me Up Instructions attached to this article
• Articles in our Knowledge Base
  • Star Alert: Login Issues
  • Star Alert: Update Notifications

Alertus:

• Alertus is a free mobile application that can be downloaded on Android or iOS devices
• Setup Information:
  • Enter the Organization code: atcarcc
  • Enter your college email address
  • Select subscriptions
    • ATC Campus
    • ARCC - Cambridge Campus
    • ARCC - Coon Rapids Campus
  • Confirm subscription​​​​​

Public Safety & Security Sites:

• Anoka-Ramsey Community College
• Anoka Technical College

For questions or additional assistance, please contact the OIT Service Desk

• Request Assistance
• 763-433-1510
• IT.Helpdesk@anokaramsey.edu
• IT.Helpdesk@anokatech.edu