Building hours reflect time periods when exterior doors are open to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Campus exterior doors are locked on College holidays. Building hours are subject to change.
Visit the Campus Handbook for guidelines on electronic access to campus buildings.
Academic Buildings
Outside of the public hours listed below, employees have 24/7 card access to the building in which their office is located and 7:00 a.m. to midnight card access to all other academic buildings. Students have 7:00 a.m. to midnight card access to academic buildings during the term. Access changes during breaks and is detailed in the Campus Handbook.
Anderson
- Hours During Term: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Daily
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
Boliou
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
CMC
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Goodsell
- Hours During Term 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer) – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Gould Library
- Hours During Term 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Daily
- Hours During Break (includes Summer) – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
Hasenstaab
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Hulings
- Hours During Term: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Daily
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
Laird
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
LDC Classrooms
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Leighton
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Olin
- Hours During Term: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Daily
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
Weitz Center
- Hours During Term: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. M-F; Noon – 9:00 p.m. Sat/Sun
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): Card access only except events
Willis
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Administrative Buildings
Outside of the public hours listed below, employees have 24/7 card access to the building in which their office is located, and to Sayles-Hill. Students have 24/7 access to Sayles-Hill, and card access to Skinner Chapel from 5:00 a.m. to midnight. Electronic access privileges are detailed in the Campus Handbook.
Alumni Guest House (AGH)
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Arb Office
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Bird House
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Burton/Davis Public Areas
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Burton Dining
Hours During Term:
- BREAKFAST: MON-FRI, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- BRUNCH: SAT-SUN, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- LUNCH: MON-FRI, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- DINNER: MON-SUN, 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Clader House
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Clader House
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Dacie Moses House
- Currently closed for renovations
- Normal Hours During Term: 6:00 a.m. – Midnight Daily
Facilities
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Henry House
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Hoppin House
- Card access only 24/7
Johnson House
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
LDC Dining
Hours During Term:
- BREAKFAST: MON-FRI, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- BREAKFAST: SAT, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- BRUNCH: SAT-SUN, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- LUNCH: MON/WED, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- LUNCH: TUE/THU-FRI, 11:30 AM – 1:45 PM
- DINNER: MON-SUN, 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM
- LATE NIGHT: MON-THU/SUN, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- LATE NIGHT: FRI-SAT, 7:30 PM – 11:55 PM
Sayles-Hill Campus Center
During the academic term students, staff, and faculty have 24/7 access with their OneCard. If you have questions, please contact the OneCard Office at (507) 222-5384.
Scoville
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Skinner Chapel
- Hours During Term: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Daily
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Daily
Strong House
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Trio House
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
200 Division Street
- Hours During Term: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F
- Hours During Break (includes Summer): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Athletic Facilities
All athletic facilities are restricted to card access only (except public events) during term and breaks (including Summer).
- Cowling Gym
- Laird Stadium
- Rec Center
- West Gym
Residence Halls
Carleton College residence halls are locked 24/7 and are only accessible by OneCard for the students and staff who live and work in the building.
All guests (including current and former students, staff or faculty) visiting residence halls must be escorted at all times by a resident of the specific residence hall, a staff member who works in the residence hall, Residential Life staff, or Public Safety staff.
If you have questions regarding access to a residence hall you can contact the Department of Public Safety at (507) 222-4444.