Access Control and Security Systems

The Department of Access Control and Security Systems provides services to Cleveland State's campus community in the areas of integrated access control, CCTV, Emergency Notification Systems, Voice Emergency Notification System (VENS) and (CSUAlert), Central Station Monitoring (Fire, access and duress) including the fire fiber loop and security support.

Please call 216.687.5386 for assistance. To report all campus emergencies (police, fire, medical, hazmat) dial 9-1-1 from any campus telephone. Cell phone users should also dial 9-1-1 and tell the operator to connect you with CSU Police.

Access Request

You may gain key or card access to doors and areas by filling out an Access Request Form (ARF) and getting it signed by the appropriate parties; including the building SACC. Then, send the form to Access Control by fax, e-mail, or interoffice mail.

Lost or Stolen Viking Card

Lost or stolen Viking Cards should be reported immediately. Please log onto the Online Card Office to deactivate your card. If your card has access to doors please contact Access Control & Security to have door access removed. Visit Viking Card office to for all replacement cards.

Contact Access Control & Security Systems at 216 687.5356 located in Plant Services PS 243. Contact Viking Card at 216 875.9888 located in Main Classroom MC 115

Keys Ready For Pick-up

SIGN UP or UPDATE the Emergency Notifications System (CSU Alert)

• Call 911 to report a fire, emergency, or behavior of concern.
• To report a campus emergency, dial 911 or 8911 from any campus telephone.
• Cell phone users should dial 911 and tell the operator to connect them with CSU Police.
• Report all threats of violence and suspicious, disturbing, or disruptive behavior to CSU Police using the Workplace Violence Hotline at 216-5BE-SAFE (216-523-7233).

Emergency Notifications Systems document (VENS & CSU Alert)

Emergency Notification Plan