Student Handbook

Doors, Locks & Keys

All residents are urged to lock their doors, especially when no one is in the room. Moreover, students should never prop open an exterior door to a living area since it creates a security breach for the other residents. Students found propping doors are subject to fines or other sanctions.

If a student loses a room key, he or she must report it to the Resident Assistant (RA) or Resident Director (RD) immediately. The student will be charged $25 for replacing each lost key. The RD will notify Facilities Services so that the lock can be re-cored. In addition, with the loss of an ID, students will need to pay $20 to replace it.

Contact an RA if you are locked out of your room. Security officers are not responsible for unlocking student doors or houses unless there is an emergency. Depending on the situation, there may be a charge to unlock your room. In addition, if a door jams, notify the RA.