Keys & Badges
The Department of Public Safety's Technical Services unit is responsible for the physical security of the university including the production and issuance of keys and photo IDs, intrusion alarms, electronic access systems, background checks and fingerprinting services. Other services include:
- Managing 70,000+ locks
- Managing and maintaining the university's ID card access system
- Providing additional security systems to departments as needed
- Maintaining indoor and outdoor security camera systems
Bearcat Cards
Please use the links below to submit a request for a new or a replacement Bearcat Card. New Bearcat Cards are free, replacement Bearcat Cards are $35.
Please note that Bearcat Cards are no longer being mailed, and will need to be picked up at the Technical Services office in Edwards Four. If you recently submitted a photo, and have not received a card, please pick up your card in the Technical Services office.
Access Requests
Requests to have buildings and/or rooms unlocked for service, construction or repair work require advance approval using the Service Access Request Form.
To request key or badge access, please fill out the form on Bearcats Landing.
Contact
4 Edwards Center
51 West Corry Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio
45221-0215
Phone: 513-556-4925
Fax: 513-556-6360
Email: techserv@ucmail.uc.edu
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
