Building Access Policy

The University has established the schedule for University buildings as indicated below. The hours during the “open” and “close” times represent hours considered standard business hours when main entrance doors to the buildings are unlocked, and a University Tiger Card is not required to enter that entry point. All non-main entrance doors (e.g., side doors, back doors, etc.) will require Tiger Card access at all times unless previously approved.  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 are required to carry their University-issued Tiger Card. (See University Identification & Access 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 approved TSPACE reservations. Requests for any electronic access should be forwarded to the Tiger Card Office with a minimum of 5 business days' notice. For buildings/rooms with keyed access, an access request must be sent to the Trinity University Police Department.

The Bell Center, Coates Student Center, Coates Library, Parker Chapel, 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. See their respective websites for the latest hours of operation.

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' main entrances will open and close during the summer months and spring break as follows:

*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.

 

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.