Hours of Operations
Monday–Sunday: 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Operating hours for makerspaces (labs, shops, etc.) will be determined for each area to meet demand and need. Those hours will be posted prior to the start of term and incorporated into this document in subsequent updates.

Please note that these operating hours are for ArtCenter's Hillside and South campuses in Pasadena.

Access to campus will require several steps for every person coming on campus and will only vary slightly based on the campus or building. Please allow additional time before your scheduled start time for screening and checking in with security.

Hillside Campus

• Access at the front gate will require showing an ArtCenter ID badge, vendor access badge or vendor confirmed access email. Rideshare services will have a five-minute drop off/pick up window on campus and must check in and out at the gate.
• An ArtCenter vehicle registration hang tag or visitor parking permit must be displayed and vehicles not displaying them will be subject to towing.
• Access check-in will be done at the north and south entrances of the Ellwood building and may consist of the following steps:
• Showing an ArtCenter ID badge, vendor ID/confirmed email.
• Responding to health screening questions related to general well-being, signs of symptoms, COVID contact, etc.
• Once screening is complete individuals will receive a daily access wristband or other clearance badge that must be exhibited while on campus.

South Campus

• All parking will be open during business hours, however, no valet service will be offered. An ArtCenter vehicle registration hangtag must be displayed and vehicles not displaying them will be subject to towing.
• Each building will have a check-in/out station set up within its lobby.
• Access check-in may consist of the following steps:
• Showing an ArtCenter ID Badge, vender id/confirmed email.
• Responding to health screening questions related to general well-being, signs of symptoms, COVID contact, etc.
• Once screening is complete individuals will receive a daily access wristband or other clearance badge that must be exhibited while on campus.


In general, we must all take responsibility for our own actions as well as be good citizens by looking out for others. If you see or notice any individual not following these protocols or showing symptoms of illness do not approach the individual. Instead, promptly report the situation to Campus Security immediately for appropriate handling.

• Specialized ventilation systems are installed and will be utilized in specific shops, labs and makerspaces.
• Dividers, walls, barriers and separation windows will be utilized and installed in identified areas to allow for layered protection.
• Mobile ventilation units are available and will be used to improve overall air quality.
• Downdraft tables are located in shop makerspaces to remove any particulates and contaminants that may be expelled by anyone operating equipment.
• HVAC exchange rates—the rate at which air is circulated within a room every hour—have been confirmed to meet indoor air quality standards.
• Where applicable, HVAC systems have been outfitted with MERV 13 filters.
• Where applicable, HVAC systems have been outfitted with bipolar ionization.

• Full food service will be available at the Hillside Campus cafe and Kohl Commons in the 1111 building at South Campus when campus reopens.
• Beginning in Spring 2022, a mobile ordering app will be available to order through the Hillside Campus cafe and Kohl Commons in the 1111 building at South Campus. More details will be shared with the ArtCenter community once the app is ready to be launched.
• Vending and micro markets will be operational in all buildings. Additionally, grab-and-go type offerings, such as pre-packaged sandwiches, salads, select breakfast items, snacks, coffee and beverages, will be available in the cafés at Hillside and 1111.
• Sharing food, drinks, utensils or other items that could result in cross-contamination and spread of COVID-19 is not permitted.
• Regardless of the food service option, everyone must wash their hands thoroughly before and after eating to reduce the potential transmission of the virus. Discard all used containers in the trash or recycle bins.
• Full service catering will not be available for the Spring 2022 term. The new food service operator will provide a limited catering menu through a catering website to be launched at a later date.
• Special events serving food will need to be approved by Auxiliary Services.
• Public health guidelines will inform increased contact-oriented food service.

• ArtCenter Shuttles are currently operating and will run the normal shuttle route and shuttle schedule. Shuttle service information can be found on Inside ArtCenter.
• You can download the TripShot App in the Apple Store or Google Play Store for live shuttle service tracking, schedule and route information.
1. Service Name: ArtCenter
2. Sign Up: Using your @artcenter.edu email
3. Check your email to setup your account
4. Create your account and start using TripShot
• Pasadena Transit operates the 51/52 route from the South Campus area to the Hillside Campus/JPL location. For those who already have a Pasadena Transit Access Pass (TAP card) they will be reactivated and you can continue to use your pass to ride their system throughout the City of Pasadena. If you would like to obtain a pass, please email karina.nunez@artcenter.edu. For further information on Pasadena Transit routes and schedules please visit their website .
• There will also be designated pick-up and drop-off areas on campus for those using rideshare apps (Uber, Lyft, etc.).