{"id":217273,"date":"2025-10-09T12:10:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/?p=217273"},"modified":"2025-10-22T14:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:27:45","slug":"new-building-entry-access-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/2025\/10\/09\/new-building-entry-access-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"New Building Entry Access Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Modified: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:27 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Beginning October 18, academic and administrative buildings will lock at 8 p.m. weekdays and at 6 p.m on weekends. Cole Hall will follow a different schedule, locking at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may still tap in with your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ID Card until 11 p.m., daily and regular access will resume at 6:30 a.m. each day<\/strong> (unless you\u2019ve got special lab\/practice access).<\/p>\n

No ID, No Entry<\/h3>\n

Please carry your University ID with you at all times. If you need a replacement or do not have an ID card, please visit the ID Card Office<\/a> before Fall Break since University Policy will not be able to help with routine lockouts.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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Why is Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ making this change now?<\/dt>\n
Because our facilities are for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students. This update lines up with national best practices, keeps buildings more secure, and makes sure access is fair and consistent across all academic and administrative facilities.<\/dd>\n
Can I still get into my building after hours?<\/dt>\n
If you\u2019re a student, yes \u2013 but only with your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ID between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. After 11, doors are locked until 6:30 a.m. unless you\u2019ve been cleared for a lab, studio, or practice space. Cole Hall will follow a different schedule, opening at 7 a.m. and locking at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The change does not affect residence halls, the Rec Center, or the Student Center.<\/dd>\n
What if I forget my ID card?<\/dt>\n
Then you\u2019re stuck. Unless there is a true emergency, UPD can’t unlock the door for you. Always carry your ID card.<\/dd>\n
What counts as a true emergency?<\/dt>\n
Think life safety, urgent medical needs (e.g., retrieving medication), or essential transportation items (e.g., car keys). Not a true emergency = Books, laptops, and phone chargers.<\/dd>\n
I\u2019m hosting an event \u2013 can the building stay open later?<\/dt>\n
Maybe! If your event needs the doors unlocked outside regular hours, have the organizer email accesscontrol@montclair.edu at least one week in advance.<\/dd>\n
Does this apply to residence halls, or Rec Center?<\/dt>\n
Nope. Residence halls, the Rec, and the Student Center set their own hours and aren\u2019t impacted by this policy change.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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