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What are normal University opening hours, and can I get access to buildings outwith these hours?


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The standard hours of access for University buildings are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Out of Hours Access

Students who require access to the department outwith normal hours require both a:

* DMEM Access Card for UG and PGT students only DMEM Access Cards can be purchased through the University's Online Shop. The fee is a £10.00 deposit which is refundable on return of the card. PGR students are provided with an Access Card when they commence their studies.

* University Red Card

Signed Red Cards can be requested from the DMEM Departmental Office, 7th Floor, James Weir Building. Should you require out-of-hours access to IT Service Labs the Red Card should be countersigned by staff at the IT Helpdesk in the Andersonian Library. Red cards are provided free of charge.

Students are required to show both cards to University Security personnel to gain entry to buildings outwith normal business hours. Cards provide access to the department between the hours of:

* 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

* 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday / Sunday