#  Building Access 

 



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## Building Hours

The Northwest exterior doors are unlocked Monday - Friday, 6am-10pm. Corridors, labs and specialized areas are locked according to local schedules. If you have questions about access to a specific area of the building, please contact [Jesselynn Opie](mailto:jopie@fas.harvard.edu).

## Building Access Using Your Harvard ID Card

Your Harvard ID card is your access to spaces that are protected by a card reader, including the exterior doors after hours. You may request card access by submitting a [Card Access Request Form](/file_url/101) through your department administrator to [Northwest Building Operations](mailto:jopie@fas.harvard.edu). Access will be granted within 24 hours of the request. If your Harvard ID is lost or stolen, contact Northwest Building Operations, room 102 at **617-496-6505** as soon as possible to deactivate the card and then go to Harvard ID Services the next business day for a replacement card. [Harvard ID Services](http://www.campusservicecenter.harvard.edu/services/id-cards) is located at Harvard Campus Services, Holyoke Center, room 807, **617-****496-7827**. Once you receive your replacement card, please contact Jesselynn Opie to verify that previous Northwest & MCZ Labs clearances remain intact on your ID number.

## Keys

Requests for keys can be made through your department/center administrator, through PRESTO or to [Jesselynn Opie](mailto:jopie@fas.harvard.edu), **617-496-6505** or [Anthony Mantia](mailto:anthony_mantia@fas.harvard.edu) at 617-384-0698. An email will be sent to the requester when keys are ready; keys should be picked up at Northwest Building Operations, room 102.10 unless other arrangements are made. Visitors may gain temporary access and should return keys upon departure.

## Security

A security guard is stationed at the southwest entrance and a roving guard covers the entire complex **(617-495-4964)** after 4pm weekdays and 24 hours on weekends including holidays and during university breaks.

Event sponsors should hire a Harvard University Police detail if there are cash transactions or other event features that would trigger this requirement. Questions about these policies should be directed to Northwest Building Operations at **617-496-6505**.

Please take a few minutes to review [safety recommendations](https://www.hupd.harvard.edu/safety-security) from the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD).

## Lock Out Procedure

If you are locked out of the building during regular business hours, contact the Northwest Building Operations Office at **617-496-6505**. After hours, contact the security guard at **617-495-4964** (or call the Harvard Operations Control Center at **617-495-5560**).



 

##  How to Obtain an ID Card 

[Harvard ID Services](https://www.campusservicecenter.harvard.edu/services/id-cards/how-obtain-id-card)



 

##  Building Access Request Forms 

[NW & MCZ Labs Building Access Form](/file_url/101)

[NW & MCZ Labs Key Request Form](/file_url/102)



 

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