Access Control

Access for EWU Main Campus

Prox Card/ Electronic Access:

  • Request for Access: requests for employee proximity card access must be submitted online. Once a request is submitted, it will be routed to the appropriate supervisor for approval. Once the request has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Physical Cards: your Eagle Card serves as your proximity card. If you do not have an Eagle Card or if you have lost or damaged your Eagle Card, please visit Eagle Services.
  • Updated Access: once your access has been updated, you will receive an email notifying you of the update.
  • Bulk Requests: departments who need to request prox card access for multiple users, such as a class, can upload a spreadsheet with multiple requests available here.
  • Timeline: requests are typically processed and access granted within 72 hours of the supervisor approving the request.

Key Access:

  • Request for Access: requests for keys must be submitted online. Once a request is submitted, it will be routed to the appropriate supervisor for approval. Once the request has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Picking Up Keys: once your key is available for pickup, you will receive an email. You can then pick up your key from Eagle Services on the first floor of Tawanka any time during regular business hours. Please bring photo identification with you.
  • Timeline: requests are typically processed and keys are available for pick up within 72 hours of the supervisor approving the request.
  • Returning Keys: if you no longer need a key or if you are leaving EWU, you must return your keys to Eagle Services during regular business hours.

** If you have questions about the process or would like to check on the status of a request, please email eagleservices@ewu.edu or call 509-359-6520.


Electronic Access for Locations External to EWU Main Campus

Health Sciences Building (HSB) Electronic Access:

  • EWU Faculty/Staff and Students:
    Student access to HSB is granted from their enrollment by their respective departments. If additional access is needed, the student should either reach out to their department, or the WSU Spokane Campus Safety Office. Faculty/Staff should contact the WSU Spokane Campus Safety Office.

Catalyst Building Electronic Access:

SIERR Building Electronic Access:

  • EWU Faculty/Staff and Students:
    Access to SIERR requires a valid EWU ID card. All current EWU faculty, staff, and students should be able to access the SIERR building. If your ID card does not work, please contact the Eagle Card office. They will verify that your card is current and the information on your account is accurate.

** Please note:  EWU Access Control does not manage access for the HSB, Catalyst or SIERR Building.

Access Control Office Location:
Tawanka Hall, Suite 122

Phone:  359-6506

Email: accesscontrol@ewu.edu