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Veterans and Military Connected Students

VATS Lounge Access Request

Keycard Access Overview and Responsibilities

Overview

  • The key card access request form provides optimal physical security and safety for the VATS Lounge. The submission of this form does not grant automatic approved access. 
  • Student Involvement & Engagement (SIE) facilitates the submission of requests via the Facilities Management's ReADY system. 
  • All requests will be reviewed and completed within 48 hours of the date of submission and during normal business hours.
  • Requirement: All requestors must be currently enrolled students at and in good standing with Texas State University.

 

Questions and Accommodations

  • Contact Student Involvement & Engagement 
    • Email: campusaccess@txstate.edu
    • Phone: 512-245-2278
    • Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Contact Veterans Alliance of Texas State 
    • Email: veteransalliance@txstate.edu

 

Hours of Operations & Closures

  • Key card access to the VATS Lounge will be provided during LBJ Student Center normal business hours. 
    • Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    • Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Access may be limited during the University Holiday Schedule. Closures for Holidays and Energy Conservation include: 
    • Labor Day: September 2, 2024
    • Thanksgiving: November 28 - 29, 2024
    • Winter Break: December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 20, 2025
    • Memorial Day: May 26, 2025
    • Juneteenth (Emancipation Day): June 19, 2025
    • Independence Day: July 4, 2025
Required - For example: abc13
Must be a Texas State email address and to receive copy of form. Example: abc123@txstate.edu.
I am currently enrolled as a student at Texas State University and am in good standing.

Keycard Access Responsibility

I understand that I am responsible for maintaining VATS Lounge suite security and reporting issues to Student Involvement & Engagement at campusaccess@txstate.edu in a timely manner. *
I understand that I must tap my Texas State University ID Card on the keypad to document my entry into the VATS Lounge. *
I understand that I cannot loan or transfer my Texas State University ID Card to any other individual. *
I understand that I will not unlock the VATS Lounge for another individual or group and then exit the suite. *
I understand that I am responsible for ensuring that guests who did not unlock the suite door sign in on the paper sign-in sheet. *
I understand that I am responsible for asking students without VATS Lounge access to exit the suite. *
I understand that I am responsible for closing the suite door and ensuring it is locked upon my departure from the VATS Lounge. *
I will not prop the VATS Lounge suite door to remain open. *
I will make a good-faith effort to keep the VATS Lounge suite clean and organized. *
For example: spring 2025. Only current students can access to lounge.

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