Door Access

The U Card Office does not assign or manage door access. If you need access to a building, you will need to contact your supervisor or department.

If you currently have door access and receive a replacement U Card, your door access will automatically transfer to your new U Card within 4 hours.

If you believe you have been assigned access to a building but cannot get in the building with your U Card, please verify you have access with your supervisor or department. If you receive confirmation and still have issues, use our troubleshooting guides or stop by the U Card Office to have your U Card evaluated. 

Frequently Asked Questions

I can't access my classroom building

Current students and staff in good standing with the University are automatically granted door access for most buildings on campus. Door access is…

I can't access my residence hall/dorm

Housing & Residential Life maintains door access and security protocols for University owned residence halls and apartments. Troubleshooting…

I can't access my work location

Current students and staff in good standing with the University are automatically granted door access for most buildings on campus. Door access is…

I can't access the Law School

Law school building access and printing is on a separate system and must be requested manually. To do so, visit the Law School website.

I can't access the University's tunnel system (the Gopher Way)

Current students and staff in good standing with the University are automatically granted door access for tunnels on campus. Door access is managed…

I can't figure out who to contact for building access

Each building may have more than one contact person granting access. It is important to speak with your direct supervisor, professor, or University…

I got a replacement U Card, and cannot access my normal buildings

New U Cards take up to 4 hours from the time of printing to become active across campus. Parking contracts will take until 7:00 AM the next day to…

Security ID Badge Discontinuation

As of July 1st, 2014 the Security ID Badge (SID Badge) Policy and supporting Badge Management System (BMS) has been discontinued. This change impacts…

Where can I view a building's open hours?

University buildings generally have University or Public Hours, or a combination of both.  University Hours: Buildings are accessible by anyone with…