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Access Cards

Abdalla Hall is a secured facility that requires card access.

Card Authorization

  • To obtain access, an “Abdalla Hall Access Request Form” must be completed and submitted to: aeriel.frederick@louisiana.edu
  • Access is only authorized to individuals who are assigned to work in the building to conduct business for centers and/or departments located in the building.
  • Access will expire at the end of each semester and must be re-certified by the supervisor to be re-activated. 
  • Lost cards or unusable cards (cracked, holes punched, etc.) must be reported within 24 hours.  A fee is required to obtain a replacement card.

Card Use

  • Student Access is only allowed in the facility between 7:00 AM and 11:59 PM. No student is allowed to remain in the building between 11:59 PM and 7:00 AM.
  • Individuals will have access to specific areas/doors, only during authorized hours.
  • While in the building, cards must always be in your possession.
  • Authorized cards should only be used by the individual to whom it was issued.  Anyone found loaning their card to anyone will have their privileges terminated.
  • When entering or leaving the building or any secure area, the cardholder shall NOT permit any other individual to enter.
  • An individual entering or leaving a secured door shall be responsible for securing the door and may be held responsible for any loss or damage to property resulting from failure to do so.
  • Doors shall not be propped open. Anyone found propping open an alarm-secured door will have their privileges terminated.

Abdalla Hall Access Request Forms

Questions regarding Abdalla Hall can be directed to aeriel.frederick@louisiana.edu

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