A proximity enabled UT ID card is used to grant you access to The Winship Building after hours when the building is locked and/or alarmed. When you swipe your card in front of the card reader the alarm is turned off on that door for a few seconds and the lock is disabled so you can enter.
If you have been authorized by a faculty or staff member to receive a "proximity ID card", then you should see Ben Fest if you need it activated. He will make a copy of your school ID and ask for your EID. You may be asked to justify your need to have a proximity card. Also, be prepared to supply him with a faculty or staff contact who can vouch for your need to be in the building after hours.
Winship has two entrances that can be accessed at any time of day or night with your proximity card. These are the east entrance – the one that overlooks the creek next to San Jacinto Blvd, and the south main entrance - the far right door when facing the building from the outside. You must swipe your ID in front of the reader and it will make an audible beep to indicate that you can enter the building.
If you are exiting the building after the alarms have been turned on for the day, then you must leave through one of the proximity doors to prevent setting off the security system. When you push the push-bar on the proximity door, the alarm is temporarily shunted so that you can exit. However, if the door remains open for more than a few seconds the alarm will be set off and UTPD will respond.
Proximity card issuance is limited to those people who have a legitimate need to have all hours access to the building. Generally speaking, faculty, staff, and certain graduate students are issued proximity cards as needed.