Serving the University of Tampa: Student Lockouts, Key Copies & Safety Tips

Locked out of your dorm, apartment, or car near campus?
You’re not alone.

Every week, University of Tampa students call us in a panic — keys locked in cars, dorms, or lost on campus. As your local mobile locksmith, we’re here to help fast — and we know the campus layout better than most.

Let’s break down the most common student lock issues, and how to stay safe this semester.

Table of Contents

1. Why Students Get Locked Out

2. What Areas Around UTampa We Cover

3. Key Copying & Dorm Safety Tips

4. Emergency Lockouts: What to Do

5. FAQs for Students & Parents

6. Call Pro On The Go Locksmith — We’re Right by Campus

1. Why Students Get Locked Out

We’ve seen it all. Most student lockouts happen because:

• Left keys inside dorm or car

• Moved in and never made a backup

• Apartment lockouts with no landlord nearby

• Lost keys during a night out in downtown

• Finals week brain fog = forgot keys entirely

Whatever the reason — we don’t judge. We just show up fast.

2. What Areas Around UTampa We Cover

- On-campus dorms (Straz, Smiley, Jenkins, Austin)
- Off-campus housing near Kennedy Blvd
- Apartments on North Boulevard & Cass Street
- Riverwalk residences
- Car lockouts in UT parking lots
- Anywhere within 3 miles of campus

Average arrival time: 15–20 minutes

3. Key Copies & Dorm Safety Tips

Every student should have 2–3 key copies.
Most don't — until they’re locked out at 2 AM.

Here’s how to stay ahead:

- Make a backup key during move-in week
- Test your door locks regularly (some dorm locks fail with wear)
- Save our number in your phone in case of emergency
- Coordinate with roommates to keep a shared copy
- Install a small lockbox outside your off-campus place

Need us to make the copies? We’ll come to you.

4. Emergency Lockouts: What to Do

If you’re locked out:

1. Don’t panic

2. Call or text Pro On The Go Locksmith

3. Stay in a safe, well-lit spot

4. Have ID ready

5. Let us know if it’s a car, apartment, or dorm

6. We’ll be there in 15–25 minutes — day or night

We offer non-destructive entry, so your locks stay intact.

5. FAQs for Students & Parents

Q: Can you get into dorm rooms on campus?
Yes — if you have proper ID and university clearance (or housing approval), we can assist or work with security staff.

Q: Do you offer late-night service for students?
Yes. We’re open 24/7, even during finals, holidays, and move-in week.

Q: Can you program car keys near campus?
Yes — we do on-site car key cutting and programming for most makes and models.

Q: Do you offer student discounts?
Yes — just show your UTampa ID for 10% off all services.

6. Call Pro On The Go Locksmith — We’re Right by Campus

You don’t need to walk downtown or wait for housing.
We’re mobile, fast, and UTampa-trusted.

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We’ve helped hundreds of UTampa students. You’re in good hands.

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