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As a part of Halifax Community College's ongoing effort to keep students and employees safe and well-informed, HCC is now offering an emergency text messaging service. Once registered for this service, a text messages and emails will be sent to your mobile device in the event of severe weather, campus emergency or emergency closing. It will not be used for routine communications. All students and employees are
encouraged to sign up. To learn more and sign up, click the links below:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
Scroll down and click the Sign Up For HCC Mobile Alerts link. You will be asked for your first and last name, mobile number and carrier, email, and you will create a password.
Once logged in, click the Join a group tab. The current groups offered are Emergency Alerts and HCC Information. Click the Join link located to the right of the group name. When you have successfully joined the group, the word Joined will be displayed to the left of the group name.
Students are urged to join both groups.
is this service free?
HCC does not charge to provide this service HOWEVER your carrier may charge standard text messaging fees. Check with your service provider regarding text messaging fees pertaining to your account.
will my phone number be shared?
HCC will not not give out your cell number.
do i need to register each semester?
No, you will remain registered unless you unsubscribe.
what if i change my number, email, or want to change my password?
After logging in, click the Email&Phone tab. From there you may edit your phone number and email address.
what is the difference between the two groups offered?
Emergency Alerts - Information on school closing and delays.
HCC Information - Day to day information about college events. Meetings, activities, deadlines, et cetera
How do i unsubscribe?
After logging in, click the Group Notifications. The groups you have joined will be listed. To leave the group, click Leave group to the far right of the group name.
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