Missouri State University

BearTXT

BearTXT is a text message system designed to communicate brief announcements/reminders to Missouri State University faculty, staff and student subscribers. Texts will be sent to the subscriber’s cell phone; text message rates are determined by individual data plans.

BearTXT operates independently from Missouri State Alert, which communicates immediate threat/violent situation on campus, security alerts, University closings, severe weather alerts, emergency situations of an extreme nature and periodic testings.

Subscription

To receive BearTXT messages, you must subscribe to the service. Message categories include:

Academic Announcements:

  • From the President
  • From the Provost

Arts and Entertainment:

  • Juanita K. Hammons Hall events
  • JQH Arena events
  • Theatre, dance and music events
  • Art exhibits

Athletic Alerts:

  • Venue updates
  • Post-season announcements
  • News and opportunities

Deadlines and Reminders:

  • From the Bursar
  • From the Registrar (i.e., class schedule availability, beginning of course registration, posting of midterm and final grades)
  • From Financial Aid

Sales and Discounts:

  • From the bookstore, JQH Arena, union vendors

Student Events:

  • From Office of Student Engagement
  • Events sponsored by SAC or SGA
  • Campus-wide events

System Notifications:

  • Computer outages
  • Facility announcements
  • Shuttle schedule updates
  • Parking announcements

Subscribers may choose any/all categories and may unsubscribe at any time.