The Enhanced Access System uses proximity cards, (access cards) issued to authorized students, faculty, staff and guests, to control access to buildings. The system will electronically unlock doors designated and marked as Entrances when an active card with privileges for that building is presented to the card reader mounted beside the door.
Individuals with access privileges will gain immediate entry. An alarm will be activated at the Public Safety monitoring station if someone attempts entry with an invalid card, a door is forced or propped open, or if tampering with components of the system occurs. When an alarm is received, a Public Safety officer will respond to investigate.
The Enhanced Access System uses proximity cards, (access cards) issued to authorized students, faculty, staff and guests, to control access to buildings. The system will electronically unlock doors designated and marked as Entrances when an active card with privileges for that building is presented to the card reader mounted beside the door.
Individuals with access privileges will gain immediate entry. An alarm will be activated at the Public Safety monitoring station if someone attempts entry with an invalid card, a door is forced or propped open, or if tampering with components of the system occurs. When an alarm is received, a Public Safety officer will respond to investigate.
Click for a List of Buildings with Card Access
Public/Emergency telephones have been installed at the main entrances of residence halls equipped with the Enhanced Access System. These phones may be used for dialing dorm/office extensions or a caller can be automatically connected to the Public Safety Emergency line by pressing the RED button.
Public/Emergency telephones have been installed at the main entrances of residence halls equipped with the Enhanced Access System. These phones may be used for dialing dorm/office extensions or a caller can be automatically connected to the Public Safety Emergency line by pressing the RED button.
Hours of Operation
The College Administration has defined the hours of operation for the Enhanced Access System during academic and language school sessions. Residence halls are controlled by Enhanced Access 24 hours a day. Exit doors are locked at all times to prevent entry, however, people can ALWAYS exit from any door, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Academic and Mixed (residential & academic use) building schedules vary depending upon department or College needs. Hours are posted with the list of access buildings and may change when necessary.
Access Cards
The Access Card is an official form of identification at Middlebury College. Students are required to carry their identification card at all times. The card qualifies a student for all privileges afforded to College ID holders, allows students to identify themselves to College officials, and gives them access to residence halls controlled by the Enhanced Access System.
ID Card Production
The Middlebury Enhanced Access Card is produced at the Department of Public Safety, located at 125 South Main Street. There is a $20.00 fee to replace any lost or damaged card. New cards can be issued at any time.
Temporary Access Cards
A temporary access card can be issued to a cardholder who has lost or forgotten his or her access card. The temporary card will be issued by the Department of Public Safety, and will be valid for a period of time not to exceed three days. Temporary cards deactivate automatically after three days and will no longer open doors to buildings. There is a $20.00 fine for failing to return a temporary card to Public Safety within three days.
Computer Labs
There is a computer lab in Sunderland which is equipped with the Enhanced Access System. Generally, the labs will be unlocked during the business day. After business hours and on weekends, the labs will only be accessible to those in the College community with access privileges for the labs. A valid access card must be presented to the reader for entry.
Non-Proximity card based building access (Mag-stripe).
A few buildings on campus use the magnetic stripe on the ID card for access. This requires you to swipe your card through a credit card-style reader to gain entry. McCardell Bicentennial Hall uses a building wide system maintaned by the administration at that building. All other mag-stripe readers are programmed and maintanined by Facilities Services
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall Access Information
- Facilities Services
Access Problems & Questions
Note: If you cannot access a building and feel unsafe, Please contact the Department of Public Safety immediately.
Problem |
Possible Issue |
Potential Solution(s) |
| I have multiple cards - which one works? |
One card is active at a time - others won't work. |
Stop by DPS to verify working card - Keep all others stored away in a safe place (do not keep active card near deactived ones) |
| Card will not open ANY doors on campus: |
- Potentially damaged or failing card
- Deactivated Card (Reported Lost/Stolen)
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Stop By DPS to have your card checked or to purchase a new card. |
| Card will not open single door (Others on same building work): |
Potentially Damaged Door in need of Maintenance |
Submit Work Order to Facilities** |
| Lost or stolen card: |
Potential Building security issue. |
Contact DPS immediately so that your card can be deactivated. Loaner cards are available. |
| Card opens door occasionally: |
- Card may be cracked.
- You have multiple proximity cards (multiple IDs or a proximity credit card)
- Card reader failing/door issue.
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Verify your card is in good condition (no bends/cracks) and you have only one proximity card in wallet/purse/backpack then contact DPS if no issue.
Submit Work Order to Facilities**
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** During Business hours: Students - Contact Commons to submit a work order. Staff - Submit work order directly.
After hours: Contact DPS Tampering with any component of the Enhanced Access System may result in a fine or disciplinary action.
Propping a door open is a breach of the residential security system. This breach will activate both a local alarm (at the door) and an alarm at the monitoring station. Propping a door is considered tampering with the system and the above penalties may be imposed.