BU READY
Brandon University Safety App
Free
BU READY is the official safety app of Brandon University. It is the only app that integrates with Brandon University’s safety and security systems. Security Staff has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Brandon University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.
BU READY features include:
- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Brandon University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
- Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Brandon 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.
- Make a Report: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Brandon University security.
- Virtual WalkHome/Virtual CampusWalk: 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 Brandon University area.
- Evacuation Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded.
- Transit 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 Brandon University.
- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Brandon University safety when on-campus emergencies occur.
- WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Campus Security.
Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
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Information
- Seller
- Brandon University
- Size
- 30.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Brandon University