F&M ID and Access Cards FAQs

Keiper Liberal Arts Stager Hall Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government and Public Policy Hackman Physical Sciences Laboratory and Kaufman Hall Ann & Richard Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building (LSP) Winter Visual Arts Center Meyran Hall F&M Center for the Sustainable Environment (excluding Fair Trade Cafe)

FPS Access:  24 hours a day 7 days a week Student Access: Daily  7:30 AM to 10:30 PM

 

Administrative and Other Campus Buildings

The following buildings have more individualized days and hours of access configured:

• Alumni Sports & Fitness Center (ASFC) including the Schnader Field House, Suspended Jogging Track, Poorbaugh Fitness Center, and the McGinness Pool

• Joseph International Center

• Klehr Center for Jewish Life

• Martin Library of the Sciences

• Mayser Physical Education Center

• Shadek-Fackenthal Library

• Steinman College Center

NOTE: Other members of the F&M community, including alumni, retirees, and staff family members, are granted limited access to some campus buildings.

 

What should I do if I cannot access a building or room that I think I SHOULD have access to?
It is likely that you need to update your card. Please visit an Update Point Card Reader Locations table to update your card.

 

Why do I need to update my card?
Information about your access credentials is stored on your card itself. By using one of the Update Point Card Readers on campus, the system will update which doors you have access to and when, or provide other changes related to when doors are programmed to be accessible. When you update your card, it also provides critical information back to the system that is necessary for maintenance and auditing purposes.
 

How often do I need to update my card?
You should update your card at least once every five days. There are about a dozen Update Point Card Readers on campus. Most members of the community will enter a building through a door with this type of card reader far more often then the five day minimum. Those that have been away from campus for an extended period of time, or who infrequently enter buildings with Update Point Card Readers, should visit an Update Point Card Reader upon returning to campus. 
 

What will happen if I do not use an Update Point Card Reader often enough?
If your card is not updated often enough, critical access information will not be passed to your card in a timely manner. This may prevent you from being granted access to certain doors that you otherwise would have access to. Failing to update your card on a regular basis may also prevent important information from being passed back to the access control system which can make it more difficult to identify and fix issues that could affect your (and others) ability to access certain buildings and spaces.
 

Where are the Update Point Card Readers located?
You can update your card at the following stand alone update point station locations:

• Martin Library of Sciences, First Floor at Help Desk

• Bonchek College House, First Floor by Public Multi-Function Printer

• Hackman and Kaufman Halls, Main Lobby by Public Multi-Function Printer

• Steinman College Center, First Floor by Public Multi-Function Printer

• Diplomat Cafe

• Shadek-Fackenthal Library, First Floor by Public Multi-Function Printer

• Ware College House, First Floor Seminar Room

• LSP, First Floor Atrium by Public Multi-Function Printer

• Joseph International Center (701 College Ave) in Main Entrance Foyer

• Harris Center - Ground Floor "Hub"

The card readers at the following doors will also update your ID:

• Hackman Laboratories, First Floor Entrance Closest to Martin Library

• Stager Hall, Lower Level Entrance Closest to Meyren Hall

• Keiper Hall, Side Entrance Closest to the Book Store

• Meyren Hall, First Floor Entrance Closest to Stager Hall

• Dietz Hall, North and South Side Entrances

• Klehr Center, Main Entrance Across College Ave from Roschel

• Winter Visual Arts Center, Top of Ramp Entrance Closest to SFL

If updating your card does not resolve the issue, please create a Service Request in the Support Portal.  

 

What should I do if I'd like to request access to a building or space that I DO NOT already have access to?
Faculty and Professional Staff should submit a Service Request to ITS. Students CANNOT request access for themselves -- requests will need to be approved in advance and made by the Office/Department that controls a building/space. In addition to the Office/Department that controls a building/space, any request for access outside of the building hours stated above will need to be approved by a member of senior staff.

 

What should I do if I cannot use my ID to access other F&M services, like meal credit or library services?
Please submit an ITS Service Request.