Campus Building Hours and Fob Access

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In an effort to improve campus safety and security, a new fob access policy has been implemented. NWU campus buildings will be closed overnight but can be accessed with your electronic fob during the following hours:

Public hours Monday–Friday

  • Academic Buildings – 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Story Student Center – 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Fob access to academic buildings and Student Center outside of public hours

  • Students – 7 days a week 5–11 p.m.
  • Employees – 7 days a week 7–11:30 p.m.

Library public hours

  • Monday–Thursday – 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Friday – 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.

Library Fob access hours

  • Monday-Thursday - 5 p.m.-Midnight
  • Saturday – noon–6 p.m.
  • Sunday – noon–Midnight

Special events

Submit a maintenance request when events require doors to be unlocked in the evening, weekend or outside of fob-accessible buildings.

Fob information

  • Students and employees needing a fob may request one from the Physical Plant Office. Request new fob here.
  • Lost fobs will be charged $10.00 for a replacement.
  • Broken fobs may be returned and replaced by the Physical Plant Office.