User Information

The Advanced Photon Source provides a variety of guides, resources, and information for prospective, new, and current users.

In this section:

• For Prospective Users
  Read background material about the APS, and learn how it can impact your research interests.
• For New Users
  When you are ready to begin the process of becoming an APS User, follow the instructions here.
• For Current Users
  Users already at the APS can find information about schedules, organizations, and more.
• For Administrators
  User-related administrative systems and resources for beamline staff and administrators.
• Find a Beamline
  Searching for specifications, contact information, or listings of APS beamlines? Visit the Find a Beamline page.
• Contacts
  Find the floor coordinator on duty, who to talk to in the APS User Office, and more.
• Calendars
  A critical part of being an APS user involves scheduling your proposals and experiments. Check here for the General User Proposal (GUP) Calendar, the APS User General Calendar, and links to the current run schedules.
• Community
  Learn more about APS User Organizations, Scientific Interest Groups, and other means of connecting with your fellow users.