VCU Mobile vs ODU SAFE

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!

ODU SAFE is the official safety app of Old Dominion University. It is the only app that integrates with Old Dominion University's safety and security systems. ODU Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Old Dominion University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. ODU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Old Dominion University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Alarm/ Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Old Dominion University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Safety Companion/ 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 Old Dominion University security. - Share Trip Home/ 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. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.       - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at Old Dominion University via chat.       - 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. - Campus Maps       - Campus Map: Navigate around the Old Dominion University area.       - Evacuation Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded.       - Transportation Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - 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 Old Dominion University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Old Dominion University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.