Nova Safe

Nova Safe is a free smartphone app designed to help the Villanova University Department of Public Safety respond to emergency situations quickly and effectively. 

Your safety is important, and we hope that you use Nova Safe as a supplement to the other things you do every day to stay safe here at Villanova, such as locking your door and keeping personal belongings secure. Please keep in mind that Nova Safe is limited by the technology that supports it, including cell phone functionality, internet availability, cellular coverage, and GPS positioning technology. At times when these services are unavailable, Nova Safe may not work as you expect it to, and when dealing with an issue as important as safety, you should not be completely reliant on any one system or product.

Nova Safe does not replace NOVA Alert.  

Nova Alert is a mass notification system. Nova Safe is an interactive communications system with the Department of Public Safety.

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Download the App Today!

Native apps are available for iOS and Android smartphones. Any device, including tablets and desktops, can access the app store listings.

iOS

Download the NovaSafe app for iOS

Android

Download the NovaSafe Mobile App for Android

Getting Started

After downloading the app, you can create a profile with as much personal information as desired—including photos, contact information, local address, medical conditions, emergency contacts, and more. Most of this information is optional and will be viewable by the Public Safety dispatcher in the event you contact the Department via the app. The app is available to all students, faculty, and staff.

An important feature is that your GPS location can be seen by the Public Safety dispatcher when you contact the Department via the app. You will need to Enable Location Services if you want us to be able to see where you are when you contact us. The only time the dispatcher can see your location is when you contact us via the app.

How It Works

Nova Safe has seven main functions. All of these functions can be used anywhere you have cellular coverage, both on and off campus:

 

Emergency Calling & Texting

Crime Map

FriendWatch

Check-In Instantly

Submit a Tip

Emergency Procedures

Where’s the Shuttle?

 

For more information on Nova Safe, please call the Department of Public Safety at 610-519-5800 or email David Tedjeske.

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NOVA Alert delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to any mobile device or email you choose to register. When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will notify you using NOVA Alert.