Science Hall building management team

• For Geography: Jacqueline Wild
  • wild2@wisc.edu
  • 608-262-2139 for urgent requests
• For Nelson: Robin Higgins
  • rkhiggins@wisc.edu
  • 608-516-4065 for urgent requests

For assistance with a Science Hall facility request (e.g., key and building access) or to report a building issue, please contact the member of the Science Hall building management team assigned for your department as listed above.

Science Hall hours and access

Open hours (building is unlocked)

• In-session:
  • Mon-Fri: 6:00am-9:00pm
  • Sat-Sun: closed
• Break:
  • Mon-Thu: 6:00am-9:00pm
  • Fri: 6:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat-Sun: closed

Business hours

• In-session:
  • Mon-Fri: 7:00am-9:00pm
  • Sat-Sun: closed
• Break:
  • Closed to the public

After-hours access

Per policy, students must leave when Science Hall is closed. They may re-enter when the building opens. If university resources (e.g, computers, study space) are needed outside of Science Hall open hours, students are encouraged to go to one of the designated libraries.

Regarding public access and security for Science Hall

Science Hall is a publicly accessible building. This means that the building is open to members of the public during normal posted hours. Generally speaking, anyone would be permitted to come into the publicly accessible areas of the building.

This does not mean that an individual has carte blanche to go wherever or do whatever they want. For example, they are not entitled to be in a private office if they do not have business with the occupant of that office, or some other University-related business for which they need to be there. They are also not allowed to cause a disturbance or disruption to University business, nor cause harm to people or University property. Additionally, outside of the posted open hours, any person who does not have University related business in the building could be asked to leave or be removed. And especially - if a person is behaving in a way that causes someone to feel threatened or unsafe, they should be reported to UWPD.

UWPD recommends that if anyone finds themself in a situation where they need assistance with a person in the building, they should contact the UWPD dispatch center at 608-264-2677. Or in an emergency situation or immediate threat to personal or property safety, call 911. There is additional contact information at https://uwpd.wisc.edu/about-us/contact-us/, including police and security email contact addresses.