AlertTraveler Safety App
Supporting Your Study Abroad Student with AlertTraveler®
AlertTraveler® is a mobile safety app designed to keep your student informed, connected, and supported while abroad. Exclusively accessible to Cal Poly students during their study abroad/away program, this tool enhances travel safety through GPS-based alerts, real-time travel advisories/updates, and check-in capabilities. While parents/supporters do not have direct access to the app, understanding how it works can help you ensure your student is prepared for a successful and safe study abroad experience.📱 What Is AlertTraveler®?
AlertTraveler® is a mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices that integrates with your student’s travel itinerary and uses GPS to provide:
- Real-time safety alerts based on their location
- Interactive safety maps with city and neighborhood scores
- Emergency contact tools, including local SOS numbers
- Check-in functionality for communicating with Cal Poly during emergencies
- Country and city intelligence to help students stay aware and prepared
🔒 Note: Only students have access to the app through their study abroad account. Parents/supporters will not have login access, but you can assist your student in getting set up before they depart.
✅ How you can help your student...
Your support is essential in making sure your student is ready to use AlertTraveler®. Here are a few simple steps you can guide your student through:- Ensure your student has downloaded the app (available for both iOS and Android devices)
- Help them enable key permissions for location, notifications, and other device services
- Check that they have registered and activated the app
- When students become eligible to download the app prior to their program start date, they will be provided instructions and an activation link by the International Center
🚨 Key Features Your Student Will Use
Safety Alerts & Notifications
Students will receive timely alerts about their destination and surrounding area via GPS, itinerary, or opt-in subscriptions.Interactive Safety Map
The app provides global safety information at their fingertips—including local risk levels and user-reported incidents.Check-In Requests
If an emergency occurs, Cal Poly can send check-in requests via:- Push notifications
- SMS (if enabled)
SOS & Emergency Access
With one tap, students can access local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire) based on GPS.📂 Additional Tools for Students
- Incident Reporting: Students can share what’s happening around them (e.g., transportation delays, protests, or safety issues).
- Location Intelligence: Real-time safety scores and trends by city or neighborhood.
- Subscriptions: Custom alerts based on GPS, itinerary, or opt-in locations.