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Emergency Alerts

All students, faculty and staff register should register for the emergency alert notification system. Receiving text and email alerts will keep you informed with real time information about emergencies, weather events, incidents on campus and other events that may threaten the safety of the campus community.

For additional information pertaining to weather, emergencies and incidents in the surrounding Greater New Orleans, sign up for the City of New Orleans Emergency Notification System at NOLA Ready.

For questions concerning weather events, emergencies or incidents, please feel free to call DUPD at 504-816-5310.

Staying alert via Dillard’s emergency alert system is quick and easy.

  • Enter your information.
  • You will receive a text message on your chosen cellular device with a 4-digit validation code.
  • Enter the code when requested.
  • Log in to add your email address and another number (if desired).
  • Write down username and password.
  • You can also sign up to receive updates via email only; just select “Email Alert Sign-up.”
  • Please note that you may incur a service charge for text messages depending on the type of service you have with your cellular provider. Dillard University is not responsible for any charges incurred.
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Photography Services Update Request

Complete the form below and provide as many details as you can. The OCM photography team will notify you by email when your request has been received along with the timeline to expect your update. ALLOW 2 WEEKS MINIMUM FOR UPDATES. (PLEASE, NO LAST-MINUTE REQUESTS.)  Some requests require more time. For upcoming events, please include the event name, date, time, location along with a description of the event. THIS FORM IS FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.

Please allow 2 weeks for your request to be completed. We will reach out regarding updates.