Policy

Key and Student ID Cards

Hall entry and room keys are issued on arrival. Locks and keys will be changed when considered necessary by the Residence Life staff, security personnel, and/or the Executive Director of Facilities and Safety. Regulations concerning the use of keys include:

  • Loss of an entry key requires a charge of $50

  • Loss of a room key requires a charge of $50

  • Duplication of any key will result in a fine of $25 and disciplinary action

  • Irresponsible use of keys or ID cards, such as lending the key or card to another person, will result in disciplinary action

  • The Office of Residence Life should be notified immediately when a key is lost

  • If keys are lost or not surrendered upon check‐out, the room lock will be changed and a new key will be issued. A re‐ coring fee of $100 will be charged to the resident.

  • Tampering with room door locks such as pin locking, will be assessed a $100 charge, plus resulting damage charges


You will be issued a Student ID card upon arrival your first year – you are expected to hold onto this card for the four years that you are at Cumberland University. You may be asked to present it at any time by a University official. Your student ID card serves as your access to enter the dining hall for each meal, to check library books, and to cash checks in the Business Office. Replacement cost for a lost ID is $15, payable in the Business Office. Damaged cards may be replaced for free if you bring the damaged card to the Student Life Office.