Setting Up Text Alerts

Issue/Question

How do I set up text alerts from WKU?

Resolution

 Note: There are two categories of text alerts: University Communication and Emergency Text Messages. University Communication provides information about important events, your application status, deadlines, and other reminders. Emergency Text Messages provide alerts about campus emergencies such as crime and weather.

Students, Staff, Faculty, and Alumni

1. Login to TopNet.
2. Click Continue Login.
3. Click Personal Information.
4. Click View / Update Cell Phone Messaging Notification.
5. Select either Add University Communication Number or Add Emergency Text Number depending on the type of alerts you wish to receive.
6. Enter your Cell Phone Area Code and Cell Phone Number.
7. Click Submit.

Affiliates

If you are a WKU affiliate or non-employee, you may request to setup or remove text alerts by contacting the ITS Service Desk.