UMBC Alert Renewal Messages Are Legitimate

Over the weekend, some members of the UMBC community may have received messages (via text or email) like the ones shown below, prompting users to renew their UMBC Alert account.

These messages are legitimate and come from Omnilert, UMBC’s official emergency notification system. They are part of a scheduled renewal process to ensure that stale or inactive contact methods are removed and that users still wish to receive urgent campus notifications.

To continue receiving alerts, users must visit the Setup Omnilert Alerts page and re-confirm their preferred contact methods (SMS or email).

✅ Action Required

1. Go tomy.umbc.edu/go/alerts, 

2. Click on “Setup Omnilert Alerts”, and 

3. Follow the instructions to update or confirm your alert preferences.

We strongly encourage all current students, faculty, and staff to remain subscribed. These alerts are a key part of UMBC’s campus safety infrastructure.

Learn more:

How do I sign up to receive emergency alerts?

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UMBC Division of Information Technology

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