Pre-Arrival Requirements for All Users

New users and those with expired appointments must complete the following at least 30 days prior to arrival at BNL. Contact the User Administration below for additional information.

• Guest (User) Appointments

All researchers coming to the NSLS to perform experiments or any work on a beamline must have an active appointment with Brookhaven National Laboratory. The User Administration office acts as a Human Resources or Personnel Division in issuing  appointments and processing BNL photo identification cards. If you are a new user or your appointment has expired, you must register in BNL's Guest Information System at least 30 days prior to arrival.

• Register for Gate Access to Brookhaven National Laboratory

To ensure you will be granted access to the BNL site and to avoid delays on arrival and the possibility of not gaining access to the site, all users must register for gate access. Prior to arrival, submit notification of your arrival and anticipated departure dates into BNL's Check-In/Check-Out System.

• Safety Training

All new users and those with expired appointments must complete NSLS Safety Training before access to the experimental floor will be granted. The orientation must be repeated every two years. Two safety training modules are required: The NSLS Safety Module consisting of site-specific safety information and the NSLS Radiological Access Module. Each module takes approximately an hour to complete. Save significant time by completing these modules online prior to arrival. 

Users' Reference Guide