Commencement

BrownAlert System

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BrownAlert System

Guests visiting campus for Commencement and Reunion Weekend are highly encouraged to opt in to BrownAlert, the University’s emergency campus alert system that texts individuals within minutes if an urgent situation arises. In the event of an emergency, the BrownAlert System will deliver advisories and instructions to guests, students, faculty and staff who have opted in to the system.

Brown students, faculty and staff who have already opted in to BrownAlert do not need to take additional action to receive alerts during Commencement and Reunion Weekend. 

Brown students, faculty and staff who have not opted-in to BrownAlert should follow the instructions on the BrownAlert System webpage.

For Guests: How to Opt in to BrownAlert for Commencement

mobile phone text screen indicating a successful Brown Alert sign upText Brown to 78015 to receive alerts during the weekend. Alerts will automatically expire on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Please note that subscribers who reply via text to alerts will not receive a response. For emergency assistance, call Brown’s Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management (DPSEM) at 401-863-4111.

After opting in to BrownAlert, you will receive two text replies to confirm. The first text is automatically generated by Rave Mobile Alerts and includes basic instructions for managing what you receive.

  • If you reply LEAVE, you will stop receiving Brown notifications via BrownAlert.
  • If you reply STOP, you will stop receiving all Rave alert messages (if you are registered with other groups, such as another university).
  • If you reply HELP, you will receive a link to Rave technical support. This is not a way to request emergency help — if you need emergency assistance, please call DPSEM at 401-863-4111.

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