Office and Lab Keys

Welcome to the UCLA Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department Office and Lab Key page.

Here you’ll find everything you need to manage your office and lab keys, including the Key Request and Return Form, step-by-step instructions for requesting or returning keys, and answers to common questions. We’ve also included information about after-hours access to Boelter Hall, our department key policies, and the steps to follow if a key is ever lost.

For any questions, please contact cbehelp@seas.ucla.edu

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Office/Lab Key Protocol

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Key Request and Return Form

After Hours Boelter Hall Access

BruinCard

For students who neeed to get a BruinCard, schedule a BruinCard appointment here.

After Hours Building Access

You will need your BruinCard to access Boelter Hall after hours. To be granted access, please fill out the Building Access Request Form and submit this form to cbehelp@seas.ucla.edu.

Please note that we only grant access to Boelter Hall.

 

Key Policies

Lost Key

If you’ve lost your lab key, please follow these steps:

  • Notify your PI immediately and email cbehelp@seas.ucla.edu, copying both your PI and Elfren (baclagon@seas.ucla.edu) on the message.
  • In your email, clearly state which lab or office key was lost.
  • The department will assess the situation and determine if rekeying is necessary. Rekeying will proceed only with your PI’s approval.
  • Once rekeying is approved and completed, you must then complete the Key Request and Return Form to receive your new key.
    • CBE staff will assist with processing this request.