Building access changes for EPH, SHE, RCC and VIC coming soon

In the coming weeks, Ryerson will be rolling out a pilot project that will change the way community members access four Ryerson buildings in the evenings during the week. Weekend access to these buildings will not be affected by the implementation of this pilot.

With this change, you will require a OneCard to enter the following buildings on weekdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.:

• Eric Palin Hall (EPH): 87 Gerrard Street East
• Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health (SHE): 99 Gerrard Street East
• Rogers Communications Centre (RCC): 80 Gould Street
• Victoria Building (VIC): 285 Victoria Street

When will this pilot be implemented?

Ryerson is currently working on the infrastructure and operational planning required to implement this pilot. The date will be announced shortly with advance notice.

Why is this pilot being implemented? 

Community Safety and Security regularly reviews the university's safety policies and procedures in an effort to continually enhance safety and security on campus. This change is based on feedback from Ryerson community members regarding after-hours access to buildings on campus. As we go through the first phase of this pilot project, we may continue to amend the strategy as required and will incorporate feedback from Ryerson community members.

Overview of the pilot

Note: There will be no change to weekend access to these buildings. In addition, other buildings on campus will continue to function according to their current hours of operation. To learn more about a building’s hours, visit ryerson.ca/maps, select a building and then select the hours/access tab.

I forgot my OneCard and require building access between 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

If you do not have your OneCard and need to enter these buildings between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., you can use the intercoms located at entrances and exits to connect with a member of Ryerson Security. Calls will be answered in priority sequence as soon as someone is available. You will be asked to verify your identity and affiliation with Ryerson before being granted access into the building. Valid forms of identification besides your OneCard includes any photo identification, combined with documentation stating your name and Ryerson student or employee numbers.

You are strongly encouraged to have your OneCard on you at all times to avoid delays as Security may be occupied with other matters and we cannot guarantee immediate assistance.

I’m hosting an event or am expecting guests external to the university between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

If you are hosting an event or are expecting guests external to the university (including guest lecturers) in one of these buildings between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., you are responsible for ensuring event participants are able to gain access to the building. You can do this by stationing your staff at the building entrance or by requesting a dedicated Security staff member.

If you already have a OneCard, no action is required

As long as you are an active Ryerson employee, your OneCard will grant you access to these buildings.

If you don’t have a OneCard 

A OneCard is required to gain access to these buildings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Employees who do not have a OneCard should follow these instructions to get a card. 

Learn more about accepted government-issued identification required to complete your OneCard application.

Once your OneCard is issued, you will gain access to these buildings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m within two business days.

Benefits of having a OneCard

While on campus, students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to have their OneCard on them at all times. Without your OneCard, you may not be permitted to access some services and spaces.

Your OneCard will also allow you to access resources through the library, borrow equipment from Media Services, and load money onto your card to easily purchase food on campus or use photocopiers and printers. 

Learn more about how and where you can use your OneCard.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about how this change may impact your operations, please contact Adam Anthony at adam.anthony@torontomu.ca.or 416-979-5000, ext. 2984.