General Description
Policy Summary:
The Building Access Policy at Trinity University ensures secure and equitable access to campus facilities for all students, faculty, and staff. Access is granted through issued ID cards, which must be used to enter designated buildings during specified hours. Individuals are responsible for safeguarding their access credentials and reporting any lost or stolen cards immediately.
Purpose:
The purpose of Trinity University's Building Access Policy is to establish clear guidelines for secure and efficient access to campus facilities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. This policy aims to protect university property while promoting an inclusive environment for appropriate use of resources and spaces. The university seeks to foster community and responsibility among its members by implementing structured access protocols.
Scope:
The Building Access Policy applies to all Trinity University students, faculty, staff, and authorized visitors. This includes anyone with a valid university ID who requires access to campus facilities for academic, administrative, or extracurricular purposes. Compliance with the policy is mandatory for all individuals utilizing university buildings.
Responsible Department:
- University Police
Policy Content
The University has established the following opening and closing times for University buildings as indicated below. The hours during the “open” and “close” times represent hours considered standard business hours when entry doors to the buildings are unlocked, and your issued Tiger Card is not required to enter. During “card access only” hours, all community members will be permitted in academic buildings after the closing times via their Tiger Card. All members of the University should always carry their University-issued Tiger Card. All other persons must leave the building unless accompanied by a Trinity community member. Students will only have access to common areas of the buildings during “card access only” hours, while Faculty & Staff members will also be able to access all classrooms. After-hours student access to workplaces is decided by the respective stakeholders in those areas. It is granted only if two or more persons remain in the facility (classroom/laboratory) at all times. Student organizations’ meetings and functions will be permitted access through TSPACE. Request for any electronic access should be forwarded to the Tiger Card Office. For buildings/rooms with keyed access, an access request must be sent to the Trinity University Police Department.
Dicke Hall, Halsell Center, Chapman Center, The Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI), Marrs McLean Hall, Storch Memorial Building, Northrup Hall, Ruth Taylor Theater, Dicke Art Building, Smith Music Building, and Laurie Auditorium building hours:
The Bell Center, Coates Student Center, Coates Library, and Mabee Dining Hall have varying business hours that are subject to change throughout the school year and are not accessible after normal business hours.
University Residence Halls are always set to card access only, and a Trinity University-issued Tiger Card is required to gain entry.
| Open | Close | Card Access Only | |
| Monday- Friday | 7:00 am | 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm-7:00 am |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed | All Day |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | All Day |
*All buildings listed above are accessible after hours with a valid Trinity University Tiger Card.
Parker Chapel Building Hours:
Parker Chapel Building Hours:
| Open | Close | Card Access Only | |
| Monday-Friday | 7:00 am | 10:00 pm | NONE |
| Saturday | 9:00 am | 6:00 pm | NONE |
| Sunday | 9:00 am | 10:00 PM | NONE |
*Parker Chapel is not accessible after normal business hours.
The Bell Center, Coates Student Center, Coates Library, and Mabee Dining Hall have varying business hours that are subject to change throughout the school year and are not accessible after normal business hours.
University Residence Halls are always set to card access only, and a Trinity University-issued Tiger Card is required to gain entry.
All campus buildings will open and close during the summer months and spring break as follows:
| Open | Close | Card Access Only | |
| Monday-Friday | 7:00 am | 6:00pm | 6:00pm-7:00 am |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed | All Day |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | All Day |
*During the summer, all buildings will only be accessible after hours to faculty, staff, and registered summer students with a valid Trinity University Tiger Card.
The only exceptions to these hours will be to accommodate special programs and conferences sponsored by the University. Opening and closing hours may be adjusted during periods of time when classes are not in session and will be closed entirely during University holidays.
The only exceptions to these hours will be to accommodate special programs and conferences sponsored by the University. Opening and closing hours may be adjusted during periods of time when classes are not in session and will be closed entirely during University holidays.
For scheduled evening classes, events, lectures, and other University functions that take place outside of normal business hours, all members of the TU community will be able to enter the buildings with their University issued Tiger Card.
Revision Management
Revision History Log:
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Revision #: |
Date: |
Recorded By: |
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| v2.0 | 9/16/2024 3:15 PM | Pamela Mota |
| v1.0 | 8/9/2019 4:16 PM | Jennifer Gilmore Adamo |
Vice President Approval:
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Name: |
Title: |
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| Mark Detterick | Vice President for Finance and Administration |