Authorized individuals will, without delay, utilize the AlertGCU system to issue an immediate notification to the campus community upon first responder confirmation of any emergency or dangerous situation that poses an ongoing or continuing threat to the health or safety of the campus community. The notification will be sent to all students, faculty, and staff in the GCU community (or an appropriate segment of the community if the event is limited to a defined area of the campus) unless issuance of the notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. The content of the message will vary depending on the situation, but will typically include the incident time, location, type, and recommended actions for safety.

GCU also conducts a campus wide test of the AlertGCU system at least once per quarter. During the campus wide test, a message is sent via RAVE text message, and via the faculty/staff desktop monitor. The outdoor warning system may also be activated to test its functionality and evaluate audio clarity.