Campus Buildings, Departmental Spaces, and Dorm Rooms

Your ID+ Card is your "electronic key" to gain entry to various spaces around campus that require some authorization in order to gain entry.  Many spaces around campus that are access control require permission from a specific department in order to gain entry to that space.  If you are having difficulty accessing a card reader controlled space on campus first please ensure that you are authorized to access the space.  Once you have confirmed that you have the appropriate access rights if you continue to have problems please contact our office at idplus@andrew.cmu.edu or by calling (412) 268-5224.  Below is a list of ID+ Card access controlled spaces around campus as well as the contact information for each space.

General Campus Building Access 

Many of the buildings around campus have access control readers on the exterior doors of the building to secure the building after hours and on weekends.  By default all cardholders including faculty, staff, students, and all affiliate card holders have access to these buildings as members of the campus community.  If you have any problems using your card in these spaces you should contact the Card Office for assistance.  The buildings that have ID+ Card access control on their exterior are:

Departmental Controlled Access 

The following is a list of spaces in and around campus that are controlled by individual departments.  If you require access to these spaces you will need to contact each department contact independently to request that they authorize you for access to the space. 

The majority of residential buildings on campus have electronic locks on them.  For first year students coming to campus your room access will be automatically encoded on to your ID+ Card.  For returning students you may visit the Card Office, the Housing & Dining Services Office in Morewood Gardens, or one of many self service kiosks located around campus to have your ID+ card updated with your room access.  Any questions or problems with regards to using your ID Card to access rooms must be directed to Housing & Dining Services by e-mail at plaid@andrew.cmu.edu or by phone at (412) 268-2139.

Access Hardware Malfunctions

Please report any hardware malfunctions such as doors not closing or locking properly or card readers that fail to read immediately so that they can be repaired and continue to maintain the security of the space that they are protecting.  Problems can be reported either to the Card Office (idplus@andrew.cmu.edu or (412) 268-5224) or by calling FMS at (412) 268-2910.