SC State updates campus gate access procedures

New entrance designations will strengthen security and improve traffic flow.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University is implementing updated entrance and exit procedures designed to strengthen campus security and improve traffic flow at key access points.

“The safety of our campus community remains our highest priority,” said President Alexander Conyers. “These updates strengthen our ability to manage entry points effectively while maintaining a secure and welcoming environment.”

All vehicles entering campus will be subject to increased vehicle searches, regardless of entry point.

Effective Tuesday, Feb. 17, campus access points will be designated as follows:

Student access

·     Students must use the Goff/Buckley Streets Gate (Gate 4) for both entry and exit.

·     A valid University Student ID must be presented upon request.

·     A properly issued parking decal must be displayed.

·     Students without appropriate credentials may be denied entry.

Students bringing guests

·     Entry must occur through the Chestnut Street/Wilkinson Boulevard Gate (Gate 5).

·     All guests will undergo required security screening before campus access.

·     Students should allow additional time for guest processing.

 

Visitor Hours

·     Non-student visitors are permitted on campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. only.·     The hours from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. will be designated as study/rest hours for students.

Faculty and staff access

·     Magnolia/Geathers Streets Gate (Gate 3) – Primary access.

·     Chestnut/Wilkinson Gate (Gate 5) – Secondary access, if necessary.

 

Guests to campus

·     All non-student visitors must enter from the Chestnut/Wilkson entrance unless otherwise directed for university-sponsored events.

News media

·     All news media representatives must enter at the Magnolia/Geathers Streets Gate (Gate 3) and report to the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, Suite 100 in the Ko W.G. Donma Administration Building, unless otherwise directed by Strategic Communications and Marketing staff or during university-sponsored events.

A comprehensive safety and security approach

University officials said the changes allow for stronger monitoring of campus access points while improving traffic efficiency during peak hours. The entrance procedures support more efficient credential verification and enhanced emergency response coordination.

The University employs 12 sworn campus police officers and maintains a weapons-detection K-9 unit. The updated gate procedures build upon recent safety enhancements, including additional and repaired fencing, expanded security camera coverage, lighting upgrades and the installation of emergency call boxes across campus.

The University appreciates the cooperation of students, faculty and staff as these measures are implemented.