Documentation for Frequently Asked Questions About Building Access

Frequently Asked Questions about Building Access

When are the Law School’s doors locked?

The exterior doors are locked every night at 7:30 p.m. and unlocked every morning at 6:30 a.m. Weekdays and weekends are the same. When the exterior doors are locked, the Law School can still be accessed via the card access readers using a University ID card.

Where are the entrances with card access readers?

There are five entrances with card readers:

• Withers-Brown Hall: The southeastern entrance near Caplin Auditorium
• Clay Hall: The southwestern entrance closest to Slaughter Hall and the visitor’s parking lot
• Slaughter Hall: The main western entrance
• Student Faculty Center: The main northern entrance
• Hunton & Williams Hall: The northwestern entrance closest to Slaughter Hall

How do I leave the building when the doors are locked?

You may exit the Law School through any external door at any time. The doors are alarmed, however, and the alarm will be triggered at an off-site location whenever there is delay in closing a door or there is any impediment to closing and locking.

What if I want to go outside for a break when the doors are locked?

You may exit the building through any external door at any time. Reentering the building requires that you use one of the card access readers and your University ID card.

What happens if a door is left open?

Any door that is held open or propped open will automatically trigger an off-site alarm that will notify security of a problem to be investigated immediately. The alarm will not sound in the Law School.

Does the ability to enter the building during the night mean that I may use the library after normal operating hours?

No, it does not. The Law School locks various interior areas such as hallways, classrooms, and the library. The library may be used only during its normal operating hours.

Who can get their University ID cards approved for access?

Anyone who holds a valid University ID card, whether a student or an employee, is eligible to have access to the Law School at night. For more information, contact David Holsapple, Building Services Coordinator, at 434-924-4583 or deh8j@virginia.edu.

What do I do if I lose my University ID card?

You should contact the University ID Card Office: www.virginia.edu/idoffice.