UMGC Safety/Security Notifications are issued to give the campus community timely notification of crimes and emergency situations that may present a threat to the campus community and to heighten safety awareness.
Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. Report suspicious activity to security and the police immediately.
The Daily Crime Log is available for public access at the UMGC Administration Building in Adelphi, MD. Please contact security during normal business hours (Monday–Friday. 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.) at 301-985-7911 or via email at security@umgc.edu.
MyAlerts, University of Maryland Global Campus's emergency communication system, will send you an e-mail or text message to keep you informed of unexpected local and national alerts, as well as site-specific closings due to emergency situations and severe weather.
In the event of an emergency, authorized senders will provide real-time updates and instructions on where to go, what to do, and whom to contact. Please note that traffic delays and accidents will not be reported via the MyAlerts system.
Be prepared for any emergency! Go to MyAlerts and sign up to receive updates through your e-mail account (work, school, or personal) or your mobile device. You may register as many e-mail accounts or electronic devices as you like.
Contact the UMGC Help Desk by phone at 301-985-7400 or e-mail helpdesk@umgc.edu.
Please send your questions or comments regarding safety and security or emergency preparedness to security@umgc.edu and visit MyAlerts to sign up for the university's emergency communication system.
Note: MyAlerts is a free service offered by University of Maryland Global Campus. Your wireless carrier may charge you a fee to receive messages on your device.