Quarterly Testing of the UNC Asheville Bulldog Alert System

On Thursday, August 20, at 12 p.m. (noon), UNC Asheville will conduct a quarterly test of its Bulldog Alert emergency messaging system. The test will include the University’s outdoor alert system. The test will include the words, “This is a test of the UNC Asheville outdoor alert system,” followed by a five-second tone. When the test is completed, you will hear the words “This concludes the test of the UNC Asheville outdoor alert system.” For more information about the Bulldog Alert system, visit unca.edu/bulldogalert.

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Bulldog Alert

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Current University Operating Status:

The University is operating regularly.

Most Recent Notification:

Bulldog Alert - Severe Weather Update
Bulldog Alert - Severe Weather update - As of 8pm severe thunderstorm warning has expired. All clear is issued. Use extreme caution when outside and be aware of your surroundings.Read more

Bulldog Alert - Severe Weather update - As of 8pm severe thunderstorm warning has expired. All clear is issued. Use extreme caution when outside and be aware of your surroundings.
Date: 07-28-26
Bulldog Alert - Tornado Warning warning expired Severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 7:45pm Remain inside until all clear is issued
Date: 07-28-26
Bulldog Alert - Tornado Warning Update. Warning remains in place for Asheville. Stay inside until an all clear is issued
Date: 07-28-26
Bulldog Alert - Tornado Warning TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows
Date: 07-28-26
This is a TEST of the UNC Asheville Bulldog Alert system. No action is required from you.
Date: 05-21-26
This is a test Bulldog Alert. Please ignore.
Date: 03-04-26
Road Closure – Avoid the Area Per the City of Asheville, there is currently a road closure due to an emergency water repair underway on Broadway Street near Campus Drive. Lanes of travel from the intersection of Broadway St and Campus Drive Dr towards I-26 & Riverside Drive will be...
Date: 03-04-26
This is a TEST of the UNC Asheville Bulldog Alert system. No action is required from you.
Date: 02-19-26
The University is operating regularly.
Date: 02-04-26
UNC Asheville will move from Condition 1 to regular operations beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4. In-person classes will resume on Wednesday, February 4. Brown Hall, Highsmith Student Union, the Student Recreation Center, and the Health & Counseling Center continue to operate under regular hours. This...
Date: 02-03-26

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