ID and Building Access Cards
All students must have a valid MHSL ID to enter the building. New students must obtain a photo identification card during orientation or the first week of classes. Students need an MHSL ID to register and to borrow library materials. Replacement ID cards can be obtained at the Library circulation desk. There is a $10 replacement charge for a lost identification card.
Lockers
Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee is required. Students must provide their own lock. Lockers are located in the basement near the bookstore.
Student Locker Guidelines
- All lockers are the property of the school. Lockers are made available for students’ convenience as space is available. Students may not use more than one locker.
- The law school reserves the right to open a locker with or without consent in instances where this policy is being violated or in an emergency.
- The law school is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
- The law school reserves the right to determine what may be kept in a locker. No flammable materials, chemicals, explosives, or weapons of any kind are permitted in lockers.
- No perishable items should be stored in lockers.
- Nothing may be affixed on the inside or outside of a student locker.
- Lockers are available for temporary student use during the academic year.
- Lockers are available for individual student use on a first come first served basis. Any student wishing to use a locker may do so by placing a lock on the locker of their choice.
- Student lockers must be cleaned out each fall and spring semester within 3 days after the last day of the finals period. After this time, any remaining locks and personal items will be removed and discarded.
Student Organization Lockers
- Lockers are available for student organization use during the academic year. Student organization lockers are in the basement near the bookstore. Each organization must affix a sign to their locker identifying their organization. Unidentified or abandoned lockers will be emptied, and contents discarded after notice to the organization leaders, if known.
- One locker is available per student organization. Additional lockers may be used if space and availability permit.
- Student organizations wishing to store materials too large for lockers should contact student.services@mitchellhamline.edu for assistance.
Lost and Found
The campus Security staff is responsible for securing lost items. To turn in or claim an item, contact Security at the Information/Security desk or extension x6330. Lost items may be claimed from the person staffing the front Information/Security desk by providing a complete description of the item and providing identification, when applicable. Any items not claimed within one month may be discarded or donated to charity.
Room Reservations
The principal purpose of room use at Mitchell Hamline School of Law is support of academic programs. The law school has rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis during times not scheduled by the Registrar for academic programs. Students may reserve rooms by using the online form for events and larger meetings. Room requests will be processed within 48 hours of receipt, Monday through Friday.
To reserve a library room for studying or small group projects please use the online study room reservation form. Study room reservations are limited to a maximum of two 3 hour blocks of time per day. The two daily study room reservations cannot cover consecutive hours. Three hours must separate the end of the first booking and the beginning of the second booking.
For room reservations regarding special event rooms such as The Kelley Board Room, Auditorium, Conservatory, or Chief Justice Chambers, please contact student.services@mitchellhamline.edu for more information.
Bookstore
The Mitchell Hamline Bookstore sells textbooks, study aids, school supplies, candy and snacks, health and beauty aids, as well as imprinted clothing and gifts for adults and children. The bookstore conducts book buyback year round. It is located on the lower level, Room LL45.
Hours for the bookstore and other store information can be found on the Mitchell Hamline Bookstore website. Telephone Number: 651-290-6334.
Front Desk / Customer Services
The Front Desk is located at the Summit Avenue entrance. Customer Services personnel can be reached at 651-227-9171, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.