LSE welcomes visits from its alumni, but please note that access to buildings for alumni is different to that for staff and students.
1. Access Times
The School is fully open Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 am to 6.00 pm, excluding Bank Holidays and School closures at Christmas and Easter. Alumni can only access the public areas in the LSE buildings which does not include departmental spaces.
2. Early mornings, evenings and weekends
Access to LSE buildings before 9.00 am and after 6:00 pm on weekdays, and at all times at weekends, is restricted to LSE staff only. Please note that Alumni Campus cards permit access between 9:00 am and 6:00pm only.
3. Exceptions
The following are exceptions to this rule:
◦Library
The Library operates its own admissions policy and has opening hours which vary according to the time of year – please see the Library website for details of opening hours and admissions policy. Currently, alumni can access the Library 7 days a week from 9 am to midnight.
◦New Academic Building (NAB) and 32 Lincoln’s Inn (32 LIF)
Access to the NAB and 32 LIF operates on a swipe card system for staff and students. Access for alumni is not possible before 09:00am or after 6:00pm on weekdays, or at weekends; access on weekdays is possible either by presenting your Alumni Campus card or by emailing the NAB reception or 32 LIF receptions at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
◦ Gym and squash club
Members who are in possession of a valid gym or squash membership card can gain access while the gym and squash courts are open in the evenings and at weekends.
◦ Public lectures, evening classes and other official events
Anyone attending public lectures, evening classes and other official LSE activities is permitted access to LSE buildings for the duration of the event.
◦ LSESU events
Some evening and weekend events will require a ticket or LSE identification - it is advisable to check with the LSESU in advance.
◦ IT access
Alumni can access The Cloud WIFI on campus.