Visitors to the residences must sign in with a photo ID and be accompanied at all times by their resident host who must carry their valid PennCard. A host is responsible for their guests at all times.
A Penn host must be verified and approved by the Information Center Specialist or security guard. Guests should be prepared to show some form of acceptable photo ID on request, including government issued cards, student photo ID, etc. Following approval, guests will be registered and permitted to enter. Hosts are expected to remain with their guests. To better accommodate residents' guests who need repeated access to a specific residence for 1- 4 days, a special guest pass system exists. Access is renewable, but the resident host must still accompany their long-term guest. Distribution of guest passes is handled at all Information Centers.
Once a resident has registered a guest and received a pass, the guest will not need to sign-in each time s/he enters the residence. Special access requests can be made at any Information Center.
Late at night, most residences are locked, permitting access to residents only, as room or building keys unlock the front door. When entrances are locked, visitors should call their hosts prior to arrival so that they can be met at the front door. Residents should familiarize themselves with access procedures in order to instruct guests appropriately.
