SMS Terms and Conditions
Southern Wesleyan University (“the University,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) offers text messaging (SMS) communications to prospective students, current students, and other individuals who opt in to receive them. These communications may include, but are not limited to, admissions outreach, enrollment updates, advising notices, student success alerts, and information related to the student’s education records, which may include information protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). By opting in, you agree to the terms below.
Program description. Text messages are sent by or on behalf of Southern Wesleyan University in connection with official University communications, including but not limited to admissions and enrollment updates, student advising/success outreach, financial aid notifications, academic standing alerts, registration information, and other communications that may contain information from the student’s education record as defined by FERPA.
Consent. By providing your mobile phone number to Southern Wesleyan University — for example, through an inquiry form, application, or advising interaction — and opting in, you consent to receive SMS text messages from the University related to the program(s) described above. This includes consent under FERPA to the disclosure of education record information via SMS text message to the mobile phone number you provide. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of admission, enrollment, or any University service.
Message frequency. Message frequency varies depending on your relationship with the University and the communications you have opted into.
Message and data rates. Message and data rates may apply. Charges are determined by your mobile carrier and plan.
Opt-out. You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will receive one final message confirming your removal, and no further messages will be sent unless you opt in again.
Help. For help, reply HELP to any message, or contact .
Supported carriers. The SMS program may not be available on all wireless carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Data use and sharing. Southern Wesleyan University will not sell or share your mobile opt-in information or phone number with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information will be used solely in connection with the program(s) described above. For more information on how we collect, use, and protect your information, see our Privacy Policy at https://www.swu.edu/privacy-policy/.
Eligibility. This program is intended for individuals aged 16 and older, or for minors with parental or guardian consent, consistent with University policy on communications with prospective and current students.
Changes to these terms. Southern Wesleyan University reserves the right to update these terms from time to time. The University will make reasonable efforts to notify participants of material changes. Continued participation in the texting program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Disclaimer. The University strives to provide timely and accurate text messages but cannot guarantee delivery due to factors beyond its control, such as carrier outages, network congestion, or device compatibility issues. The University is not responsible for messages that are delayed or undelivered due to such factors. Text messages should not be relied upon as the sole source of official University communications or for time-sensitive or emergency notifications. Students and other recipients are responsible for regularly checking official University channels, including their University email and student portal, for complete and current information.
Contact us. Questions about this program may be directed to 864-644-5000 or .
