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How to Use Rave Guardian App

The RAVE Guardian App can be used to quickly contact the University Police Department, when you are on campus, or the local police department wherever you are off-campus. Below are instructions on how to download/access the app, as well as highlights of the other features it offers.

Downloading and Logging In
  • Log in to RAVE with your NetID and password. Go to the dropdown menu in the upper right corner and choose My Account. Check to ensure your cell phone number is correct.
  • Install and open the Rave Guardian app either from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
  • After downloading the app, open the app and enter your cell phone number. Then input the confirmation code you receive.
  • You will be present with a similar screen but instead of your phone number it will be using your Montclair State University email address. Follow the same process as you did in the previous step.
  • Always enable location for the Rave Guardian App.
Using Rave Guardian App - On Campus
Rave Gaudian App On Campus View.

Inbox: Important campus messages, in context of emergency or immediate action, and alerts will appear in the inbox.

Call Directory: Browse the campus directory contact list. Once selected, you will directly call that contact. 911 is accessible here for off-campus needs.

Safety Timer: With the safety timer, you can appoint a friend or guardian to watch over you for a certain amount of time while you travel. When you set a timer, this appointed person will receive a link to monitor your progress.

Submit Tip: You can report an incident or campus concern via text as yourself or anonymously. The police will follow up with questions if needed or ensure they are taking care of it.

Call Campus Police: This button will directly put you in contact via phone call with the campus police.

By enabling location services, your current location on campus will be viewable. This service is only used when you send an alert. You may then choose to also voice call University Police.

Using Rave Guardian App - Off Campus
Rave Gaudian Off Campus View.

Inbox: Important campus messages, in context of emergency or immediate action, and alerts will appear in the inbox.

Safety Timer: With the safety timer, you can appoint a friend or guardian to watch over you for a certain amount of time while you travel. When you set a timer, this appointed person will receive a link to monitor your progress.

Call 911: Using your location, this button will directly put you in contact via phone call with the closest police station.