Keys to residence hall rooms are issued through the Office of Student Affairs. Keys and access to the publication area, KDIC, and Bob's Underground Cafe are issued by the Safety and Security Department, upon approval of the student manager and appropriate Student Affairs adviser. The Athletic Director issues keys to the PEC, while the Office of Student Affairs distributes keys for the Harris Center. Security deposits, usually in the amount of $10, are required for most keys issued.

Lost residence hall room keys should be reported to the Residence Life Coordinator and the security office as soon as possible. RLCs order keys, which are available at the security office. There is a $30 charge, per key, to replace residence hall keys. Other lost keys such as PEC keys should be reported to the office issuing the keys. Lost Pioneer One-Cards or P-Cards can be replaced for a $25 fee at the Dining Services' office in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center.