In The Event Of An Emergency

Bishop State Community College is pleased to announce the implementation of Wildcat Alert, our new emergency alert and notification system. Wildcat Alert delivers rapid, multi-platform messages in the event of an emergency to students, faculty members and staff. This will be your best source for timely information and instructions on what to do in the event of any campus emergency.

Who can sign up for Wildcat Alert voice and text messages?

All Bishop State students, faculty and staff who have a valid ID are able to sign up to receive text and voice message alerts. You will need to log into Wildcat Alert and enter your user name and password.

Bishop State advises students and employees to remember the following numbers regarding emergencies:

Main Campus: 251-405-7060
Baker-Gaines Central Campus: 251-405-4478
Southwest Campus: 251-478-7272
Carver Campus: 251-662-5399
Auxiliary Number: 251-214-3330

College Closing Policy

In the event of inclement weather, mechanical or power failure, or other emergencies, the following procedures will be implemented. The Wildcat Alert and the telephone update line will be activated (251) 432-7812 to call for periodic updates on the status of closings and openings in the event of an emergency.



When weather conditions prevent the opening of the College or cause a delayed opening of the College, every effort will be made to make announcements via Wildcat Alert, campus e-mail, on the Bishop State Web site homepage and on the local radio and TV stations.

Note: Cancellation of day classes does not necessarily imply that evening classes will be canceled. The decision to suspend evening classes will be announced within a reasonable time.