Morningside Heights campus gates
The Morningside Heights campus gates protect the Morningside Heights campus from the outside world. Gates are found at the following locations and are open 24-hours, unless otherwise noted:
| Gate name | Location | Hours |
| Lerner gate | Broadway, between Lerner Hall and Furnald | |
| John Jay gate | 114th St, between John Jay Hall and Butler Library | |
| Carman gate | 114th St, between Carman Hall and Butler Library | |
| Main gate, east | Amsterdam Avenue at 116th St | Always open |
| Main gate, west | Broadway at 116th St | Always open |
| Wein gate | 116th St, between Jerome Greene Hall and Wein Hall | |
| Chapel gate | Amsterdam Avenue at what would be 118th St | Limited hours |
| Earl Hall gate | Broadway at what would be 118th St | Limited hours |
| The Grove gate | 120th St | Limited hours |
The university sometimes closes select gates during inclement weather, though the 116th Street gates are virtually always open (except during Commencement).