System Alerts
Merrimack College employs multiple means of notifying the campus community of emergency situations.
Rave Alerts and Guardian App
All Merrimack College students are automatically opted into the Rave Alert system. The Rave Alert system sends emergency notifications (as well as news of school closings) to your designated landline phone (voice), cell phone (text) and email account.
It is recommended that, when appropriate, undergraduate students add their parent(s)’ or guardian(s)’ cell phone numbers to their Rave account so they also receive emergency notifications. You may add up to three cell phone numbers to your account. You may verify or update your contact information at getrave.com/login/merrimack.
Merrimack College students may also opt in to the Rave Guardian Personal Safety App, but are not automatically enrolled.
Blue-Light Emergency Phones
During certain emergency situations, blue-light phones offer direct, two-way communications with the Merrimack Police Department on a 24-7 basis. Please familiarize yourself with the location of these phones.
More Information
For all technology-related questions or requests, contact Information Technology Services:
978-837-3500
[email protected]
Second floor, McQuade Library
TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY
From a Merrimack College Campus Phone
Ext. 5911 (or use RAVE Guardian for instant,
silent text communication)
From Any Other Phone
978-837-5911 or 911