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Pirate Mobile

Pensacola Junior College has implemented a cell phone text messaging service called "Pirate Mobile" that will help you keep informed in urgent matters such as school closing, weather, etc. This service is available to all students.

Text “Pirate” to 82672 to activate your subscription to this service.

What do I need to do in order to participate in this service?

You will need a personal cell phone with some type of SMS (text messaging) service included in your plan.

What type of messages will I receive from Pensacola Junior College?

You only will receive messages pertaining to urgent matters, such as campus closings due to weather, etc.

Is there a charge for this service?

PJC does not charge for participation in this service. Depending on your cell phone plan, your provider may bundle free text messaging as part of your agreement, or you may be charged a small fee for every text message received. Contact your provider for details.

Is this service optional?

Yes - it is your decision whether or not to opt into this service. However, we strongly urge you to take advantage of this opportunity since in many cases text messaging is the fastest and most effective way of getting important messages to you.

How do I unsubscribe from this service?

Students will not automatically be unsubscribed from this service upon departure from PJC. Users can cancel SMS alerts at any time by replying to any alert with the word "stop," or by texting "stop" to 82672.

Is there a limit to the number of cell phones I can register?

No. If you have several different cell phones you can register them all. The easiest way to do this is to visit our website http://www.pjc.edu/students/services/piratemobile.asp

If I sign up will I start getting junk messages from the university?

No. The messaging system will be used only for urgent matters. Messages about campus events, etc. will be sent directly to your Pirate Mail account. The privacy of your name and cell phone number is strictly protected, and will not be shared with any other party.

What if I don't have a cell phone?

If you don't have a cell phone please check your Pirate Mail daily in order to receive any updates.

Can I reply to a text message from Pensacola Junior College?

As a bulk-messaging system, this service does not support the reply function on cell phones that can normally be used to send a return text message back to the sender. You will be able to submit a reply, but no one will see it.

First Stop Office Locations and Telephones
Campus	Department	Building	Telephone
Pensacola	1st Stop-New Student Information Center	Bldg 2	850.484.1547
Milton	Student Services	Bldg 4200 Rm 4202	850.484.4410
Warrington	Student Services	Bldg 3600 Rm 3601	850.484.2200 850.484.2270
Email: AskPJC@pjc.edu

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Pirate Mobile

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