OCC Safe vs Ferris360 from Ferris State

OCC Safe is the official safety app of Oakland Community College. It is the only app that integrates with OCC's safety and security systems. The Department of Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the OCC campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. OCC Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the OCC area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to OCC security. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Campus Maps - Campuses and Maps: Navigate around the OCC area. - Evacuation Rally Points: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded. - Tornado Shelters Map: Find tornado shelters currently in place. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at OCC. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from OCC safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Ferris360 is your one-stop-shop connecting you with the systems, information, people and updates you'll need to succeed at Ferris State University. Use Ferris360 to: - Access Canvas, Banner, Email and other everyday systems - Receive key notifications from Canvas and other key campus systems - Keep updated on announcements and alerts relevant to you - Search staff, peers, systems, groups, posts, resources and more - Connect with departments, services, organizations and peers - Stay focused on your most important to-dos - View personalized resources and content - Find and join campus events If you have questions about Ferris360, please contact WebTeam@Ferris.edu.