Blugold Connect+ vs SAFEPOINT

Blugold Connect+ the official student engagement platform at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. A one-stop-shop app for campus events, engagement, involvement, and campus-wide app hub - to ensure your success in connecting to all of the right places throughout your college journey! The Blugold Connect+ app allows you to join clubs and organizations, register and receive push notifications about campus events, check into events via QR code, track your involvement, chat with others, schedule meetings, gamify your experiences, create discussion feeds and so much more!

SAFEPOINT is the official safety app of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. It is the only app that integrates with University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's safety and security systems. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SAFEPOINT features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point security in real-time in case of a crisis - 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. - 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. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point security. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.