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Visitors attending the 2026 Harvard University Commencement events can enroll to temporarily receive MessageMe emergency alerts by texting HARVARDALERT to #333111

MessageMe is Harvard University’s emergency notification system

In the event of an emergency or significant disruption in operations, the University will use MessageMe to quickly distribute critical information to all active Harvard faculty, staff, students, and other community members who are likely to be on campus.

MessageMe uses your HarvardKey contact information to alert you.

  • You can review this information and provide additional notification methods by updating your MessageMe profile.
  • If the information in the system is incorrect you will need to either update your HarvardKey information or contact HR to have your official record updated.
  • Students, please contact the registrar's office for assistance.

It is important to review your contact information in MessageMe, add more contact methods as well as choose schools and campuses you frequent most to ensure you receive timely alerts specific to where you are.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information or contact IT Support at 617-495-7777.
 

Update Profile

  • Update your personal contact information to receive alerts to:
    • Non-Harvard email address
    • Cell Phone via SMS
    • Cell phone or land line for a voice call 
  • Cutomize your alerts by opting to receive notifications from specific schools or departments
Update your MessageMe profile

Special notice for those who have left the university: You will continue to receive MessageMe alerts until your status in the HR system becomes inactive. Please contact your local Human Resources department to have your status updated to 'inactive' or review the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn how to manage your alerts.

Special notice for incoming students: Students with “Pending Enrollment” status do not have access to MessageMe.  Once your status has changed to "Active/Enrolled" your contact information will automatically be entered into the MessageMe system usually within 24-48 hours. It is still recommended that you review your profile to include additional contact paths and select schools or campuses you frequent most.