Facilities

Access to facilities and classrooms in the McMurtry Building and the Stanford Art Gallery are granted based on the program you are in and the role(s) you serve in the department. 

• All Stanford affiliates and students have default card access to the McMurtry Building M–F, 9am–5pm.
• Lecturer building access is active only during the active appointment dates listed in your signed offer letter.
• Art & Art History instructors and enrolled students have 24/7 card access to studios assigned to their classes (including weekends).
• If your classroom has a punch code lock, you’ll receive the code from Student Services or the appropriate lab manager.
• Seminar Room 370: If the room is locked, ask the front office to unlock it and notify the Facilities Manager to prevent future access issues.
• Art Gallery: South entries (near the Hoover conference center) are card-access only M–F, 8am–5pm for those teaching in AG7. For Prototyping Lab access, see the lab manager.
• Library access is managed by the Bowes Art & Architecture Library staff.
• Oshman Hall is managed by the Registrar from 8am to 4:20pm on weekdays. After 4:20pm and on weekends, it is reserved for the use of the department. Stanford faculty, staff, and students with a faculty sponsor may request use of Oshman Hall for arts programming during that time. For department-hosted events, reach out to the Events & Communications Manager to reserve. For outside, one-time events not directly hosted by the department, reach out to the Faculty Support Specialist for consideration.
• Screening Room 115 is primarily reserved for Film & Media Studies and Film Production courses; requests from outside the department are typically not approved. Inquiries should be directed to the Film Production Program Manager. 

Locked Out?
If you are locked out of your office or classroom during non-business hours, please call Maintenance Customer Service at (650) 723-3381. Note: There will be a charge which will NOT be covered by the department.

Should you encounter issues outside the scope outlined above, please contact the department's Facilities Manager.

ID Cards

A Stanford ID card is required for all access. Cards are issued by the Stanford ID Card Services (appointment only).

• Faculty, staff, students, and postdocs may schedule appointments online.
• Cards can be obtained after your employment record is active (first day of appointment).
• Bring the following when picking up your card: Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport), and a copy of your offer letter.
• Additional card reader accommodations can be arranged for those with accessibility needs.
• More info: ID Card Office hours and location

General Building Rules

• Do not park behind the building. This area must remain clear for deliveries and staff use. Do not block the museum loading dock.
• Bikes, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed inside the building, including classrooms. These items should be locked outside at the designated bike racks.
• Gatherings in the central atrium or roof deck can be disruptive. Please get approval before planning events in these spaces.
• Report facilities problems to the Facilities Manager. Examples include broken classroom door, restroom issues, or card access problems.