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FabLab Hours & Info

Special Closings and Announcements : 

FabLab Access and Hours:  (Updated 9/23)

Mondays 1-5pm

Tuesdays 1-8pm

Wednesdays 1-8pm 

Thursday 1-8pm 

Friday 1-7pm 

Sunday 12-3pm


Lab Introductions and Authorizations:


Students: Are required to take an equipment authorization every semester. The authorization is two parts, an online quiz + an in-person orientation to the space.  Click here for more details on the quiz, FabLab Equipment Authorization Instructions


Faculty:  Classes should be scheduling time with Christian (Click Here for Bookings Page) for a lab orientation. Additionally, each student will be asked to complete an authorization regardless of experience. Failure to properly orient students to the use of the space can result in lack of access for the remainder of the semester. 


Please stay tuned for more announcements regarding access to the lab in the weeks to come. 


You can reach a lab staff member for questions during the work week  via :

Project Lab Hours & Info

Project Lab Hours

The Project Lab will be experiencing a cut in student worker support this year that is linked to the budget issues that everyone is aware of. I know we will all be feeling this pressure in one way, or another. We are adjusting the hours in the lab to meet these new budget constraints.

Monday     10am - 12PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

       2pm - 9pm Open Hours

Tuesday     2pm - 9pm Open Hours

Wednesday 10am - 12PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

 2pm - 9pm Open Hours

Thursday      2pm - 9pm Open Hours

Friday.          10am - 12PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

                     2pm - 6pm Open Hours

During open hours Lab capacity will be based on available staff and strictly enforced at a 5:1 ratio with a 15 student maximum

Faculty Lab Access

If you are having trouble accessing the lab via I-card swipe reader please contact the senior lab specialist with your UIN.

Class Appointments

If you as an instructor would like to reserve dedicated time in the Lab, it can be arranged on a case by case basis. This could be for demonstration, special instruction or dedicated work time for your class.

This time can be arranged during the appointment only period or during open hours. Instructors must be present in the Lab for group reservations. Reach out to the senior lab specialist to arrange.

Lab Engagement

Students who have not done their Project Lab orientation will not be able to utilize the Project Lab.

If you have a large studio, please check in with us about your plans that involve the Project Lab so we can provide the smoothest possible experience for you and the students.

This can include, but is not limited to generating samples or proofs of concept using vetted processes.



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