U of G Alert & SafeGryphon App
Feature | SafeGryphon | U of G Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mobile safety app | Emergency alert system |
| Main Function | Personal safety tools | Sends critical alerts (texts, calls) |
| Who Can Use It | Everyone | Everyone |
| How Alerts Are Sent | Push notifications via app | Emails, texts, and phone calls |
| Extra Features | Friend Walk, Work Alone, Map, etc. | No extra features—alerts only |
To learn more about U of G Alert and the SafeGryphon app, please refer to the tabs below for more detailed information.
- University of Guelph's safety app for mobile devices.
- Available to our campus community and the public.
- SafeGryphon app is your personal safety companion during your school experience at the University of Guelph.
We encourage our campus community to download the SafeGryphon app. It is available for FREE from the App Store and Google Play. Key features include:
- Emergency Contacts - In an emergency, time is of the essence. Putting you in contact with emergency services is two screen taps away.
- Push Notifications - When notifications are sent via U of G Alert, they are received through this app and displayed on your smartphone even when the app IS NOT running.
- Friend Walk - Send your location in real-time to a friend so they can watch you as you walk to your destination! They can watch you and can trigger a call to emergency services if necessary.
- Report a Tip - Use this to report a non-urgent incident.
- Campus Map - Provides real-time mapping - Find interactive customized maps of the University of Guelph Campus.
- Work Alone - This feature will automatically check on you while you work alone and can automatically alert your emergency contact if you fail to check in at the allotted time.
- SafeWalk - Call this free service that provides a safe and reliable escort after dark for any person on the University of Guelph campus.
- U of G Alert Subscriber Portal - Staff, students, and faculty can access their U of G Alert account to opt in to receive SMS text and phone calls when a notification is sent via U of G Alert.
