Welcome to the Labs at UIC Arch+Des

FabLab Hours & Info

Special Closings and Announcements : 

• SEE FINALS SCHEDULE BELOW FOR 3D PRINT CUT OFF DATES.

FabLab Calendar, Fall 2024

• 3D Printing Suggested Submission Day to guarantee orders before Finals, 4/21

• 3D Print Submission Cutoff, April 30th @ 8AM 

• Finals Week Limited Schedule Begins, May 5th - 7th

• Lab Closes Fully for Semester, May 7th 

Students needing last minute laser cutting for small final touches for Yes Event can reach out to Christian to see if there is time. 

FabLab Open Access Hours:  (Updated 5/1/25)

FabLab Finals Schedule 2025: 

Thursday, 5/1 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday, 5/2 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday, 5/3 CLOSED

Sunday, 5/4 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday, 5/5 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday, 5/6 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday, 5/7 CLOSED for Summer Break   

Lab Introductions and Authorizations:

The 2025 Spring FabLab Authorization and Safety Waiver is now available. Estimated 15 mins to complete. All students eligible to use the FabLab will need to complete this authorization within the Authorization window or risk losing access for the semester. 

Contact Information: 

• Email, FabLab1330@gmail.com 

• In-person during open hours

Project Lab Hours & Info

Project Lab Hours

The Project lab will be open weekly with the hours below starting 2/3/2025

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.