VCU Mobile vs Gator Ready

The VCU Mobile app is an on-the-go hub for all things VCU, connecting you to important Virginia Commonwealth University resources right from your phone. Look up students and faculty, learn about upcoming events on campus, find detailed information about courses, and get the latest news about VCU. In addition, get the latest VCU videos and images from around the university, track where you are as well as the bus system, and ask a question. The possibilities with the VCU Mobile app are endless, so what are you waiting for? Download it today!

VPCC Gator Ready is the official safety app of Virginia Peninsula Community College. It is the only app that integrates with VPCC's safety and security systems. The Department of Police, Safety, and Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the VPCC campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Gator Ready features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the VPCC area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to VPCC 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to VPCC security. - Virtual Walk: 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. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with DPSS: Communicate live with safety staff at VPCC via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the VPCC area. - Emergency Guides: 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. - Student Resources: Access services and resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at VPCC. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from VPCC safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.