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Procter Hall - Old Graduate College

College Road West, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Access Guide

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30 - 09:30.
  • Monday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 09:30.
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 09:30.
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 09:30.
  • Thursday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday Closed.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday 11:00 - 14:00.

Access To

  • Procter Hall is located on level 1 of the Old Graduate College.
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  • The most accessible route has a platform lift, ramps/slopes and manual doors.
  • This route is via Entry 12 of the Old Graduate College.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to enter.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:13.
  • The width of the ramp is 9ft 10in (300cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 10in (25cm).
  • The steps can be overcome by a platform lift located within the restroom area.
  • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).

Entrance (All Students)

  • This entrance is located on level 1 of the Old Graduate College.
  • This entrance gives access to the Procter Dining Hall.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 5 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (14cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (32cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Elevator (Platform)

  • The elevator is located to the right of the accessible entrance, inside the restroom area.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a low color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 2ft 10in x 4ft 2in (87cm x 126cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
  • The elevator is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels are low within the elevator.
  • There are other elevators available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • The door into the restroom area is 2ft9in (90cm) wide.
    The platform lift goes to the landing at the top of the stairs before you enter the dining hall.

Counter (Buffet Counters)

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The lowered section of the counter is at a height of 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The height of the tray rail is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • There may be background noise.
  • Some flooring is patterned.

Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)

  • This area has buffet counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating areas.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The type of food served here is buffet food.
  • Menus are online.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • There is a dietitian on campus that meets with students and helps to provide the best options for their dietary requirements.

Seating Area (Dining Hall)

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There are chairs without armrests and long tables in this area.
  • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There may be background noise.