This policy clarifies eligibility for and use of Northeastern University issued Husky Cards. The Northeastern Husky Card is the official identification card of the university. 

If you are a student, you can access the Husky Card Preferences (aka Husky Card Center) by logging into your Student Hub, going to the ” Resources” tab, and searching for Husky Card.

If you are a faculty or a staff member, you can access the Husky Card Center through your Employee Hub by going to the “Resources” tab and searching for Husky Card.

• To access a door, present your NUID or registered smart phone to the keypad reader on the lock*
  
• For doors that also require a PIN the lock prompts a “red and green” flash 
• PIN numbers are 4-digits and by default are set to MMDD (month-month-day-day) of the user’s birth date 
• Enter the(#) symbol after your PIN 

(*) – NU reserves the right to disable mobile reader access as necessary. For further assistance please contact your NU Administrator, Residential Life or [email protected].   

This policy serves as the framework by which keys/cards to University buildings will be issued, monitored, and maintained. It is intended to allow the University to establish a recorded chain of custody for all keys/cards issued, restore physical security in a timely manner whenever key/card control has been compromised, and avoid potentially significant costs due to theft, vandalism, or excessive rekeying of locks. 

Only authorized persons may be given entry access to buildings and locked spaces on the University campuses. To obtain keys for entry access, an Access Request Form must be completed and signed by an appropriate authorizer. Access Request Forms can be accessed through the Work Request System located in Employee Hub under Resources.

Contractors working for the University requiring access to the campus buildings should consult their Facilities contact regarding the Keytrack process. Please note that valid photo ID is required when requesting keys from the Facilities Customer Service. For further questions regarding the Keytrack Process, please email [email protected].

Contractor Keytrack Information
Contractors whose work requires them to check out keys directly for Northeastern University buildings must complete and submit this form.

Vendor Smoke Free Campus Policy
The University has concluded that a smoke-free campus is consistent with the University’s mission and purpose; will promote individual and community health; and will recognize employees’ right to work in a smoke-free workplace.

Add/Remove/Modify Contractor Form
To add, remove or modify a contractor in the keytrack system, please fill out this form and send it to [email protected]

Certificate of Insurance Requirements
Northeastern University requires insurance for outside contractors and consultants.

Policy on Background Checks for Contractors and Vendors
This policy applies to all contractors that provide services to or conduct work at the University, on any of its campuses, in residence halls, athletic facilities and/or the University Health & Counseling Services. 

Contractor and Vendor Background Check Certification
Acknowledgement of the obligation as a contractor/vendor of Northeastern University to conduct criminal background checks as outlined in the Policy. 

Sponsored accounts provide customized access to Northeastern’s online resources (based on a sponsor approval) to individuals who have temporary or variable associations with the university such as vendors, contractors, consultants, people whose official employment has ended but who are hired as contractors or consultants, and graduate students and students employed by a university department.