New entrance designations will strengthen security and improve traffic flow.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University is implementing updated entrance and exit procedures
designed to strengthen campus security and improve traffic flow at key access points.
“The safety of our campus community remains our highest priority,” said President
Alexander Conyers. “These updates strengthen our ability to manage entry points effectively
while maintaining a secure and welcoming environment.”
All vehicles entering campus will be subject to increased vehicle searches, regardless
of entry point.
Effective Tuesday, Feb. 17, campus access points will be designated as follows:
Student access
Students must use the Goff/Buckley Streets Gate (Gate 4) for both entry and exit.
A valid University Student ID must be presented upon request.
A properly issued parking decal must be displayed.
Students without appropriate credentials may be denied entry.
Students bringing guests
Entry must occur through the Chestnut Street/Wilkinson Boulevard Gate (Gate 5).
All guests will undergo required security screening before campus access.
Students should allow additional time for guest processing.
Visitor Hours
Non-student visitors are permitted on campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. only.
The hours from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. will be designated as study/rest hours for students.
Chestnut/Wilkinson Gate (Gate 5) – Secondary access, if necessary.
Guests to campus
All non-student visitors must enter from the Chestnut/Wilkson entrance unless otherwise
directed for university-sponsored events.
News media
All news media representatives must enter at the Magnolia/Geathers Streets Gate (Gate
3) and report to the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, Suite 100 in
the Ko W.G. Donma Administration Building, unless otherwise directed by Strategic
Communications and Marketing staff or during university-sponsored events.
A comprehensive safety and security approach
University officials said the changes allow for stronger monitoring of campus access
points while improving traffic efficiency during peak hours. The entrance procedures
support more efficient credential verification and enhanced emergency response coordination.
The University employs 12 sworn campus police officers and maintains a weapons-detection
K-9 unit. The updated gate procedures build upon recent safety enhancements, including
additional and repaired fencing, expanded security camera coverage, lighting upgrades
and the installation of emergency call boxes across campus.
The University appreciates the cooperation of students, faculty and staff as these
measures are implemented.
