Hope Chicago vs CSU SAFE

Welcome to the Hope Chicago app, the all-you-need platform to support your postsecondary journey as a Hope Scholar! The Hope Chicago team, and our partners, are here to help you earn your degree or professional certification debt-free—this app is a big part of how we stand behind that promise and YOU. Our app is designed to connect Hope Scholars with a supportive community that provides the resources, training, and monitoring support they need to succeed in college and beyond. Here are just a few of the features that make Hope Chicago the essential college journey app for all Hope Scholars: - Access essential Hope Chicago scholarship materials like your yearly Acceptance Agreement, Hope Chicago Paycards, and more. - Connect in real-time with the Hope Chicago team. - Get to know more about your college campus—the activities, and the opportunities to get out of your dorm and explore + meet new people. - Connect directly with your Campus Contact and other Hope Chicago programmatic partners. - Access valuable resources such as financial aid information, financial literacy courses, mental health resources, move-in/commuter tips, and as well as study and tutoring advice. - Connect with other Hope Scholars to share experiences and build a supportive network at your college and beyond. - Get notifications about upcoming events and deadlines to help you stay on top of your school work and scholarship. - Exclusive access to Hope Scholar ONLY special events. This app is exclusively made for all Hope Scholars—whether you attend an In-Network or Out-of-Network institution. The regular use of this app is critical to your ongoing Hope Chicago scholarship. Join our community today and take a BIG STEP towards a successful postsecondary journey.

CSU SAFE is the official safety app of Chicago State University. It is the only app that integrates with Chicago State University's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Chicago State University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CSU SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Chicago State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Chicago State University 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 Chicago State University security. - 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.       - 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 Chicago State University area. - 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 Chicago State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Chicago State University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.