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Are residence halls locked?

At the Ohio State University, campus residence halls are locked 24-hours a day. To gain access, students must use their Buck ID cards to open an outside door by swiping a magnetic card reader. Students living in Lincoln House must swipe their Buck ID to use the elevator after business hours. Students without ID cards may request access by using a foyer telephone to talk with the hall desk staff. Guests should contact their resident host. Hosts should let guests in and escort them to the resident’s room.