On-Site User

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This page contains specific instructions for on-site visitors only. After reviewing this information, return to the main guide to complete the remaining common steps.


Training Required

On-site users need 4 online courses + 1 in-person:

Online (complete before arrival):

  1. APS101 - User Orientation
  2. ESH100U - Facility Orientation
  3. ESH223 - Cyber Security
  4. ESH738 - Radiological Training

On-site (upon arrival):
Sector Specific Training with SER-CAT staff

Sector  Orientation Guide


Site Access

Submit Gate Pass Request 1 week before arrival:

  • Log in to My APS Portal
  • Submit gate pass for your visit dates
  • International visitors: Allow 6-8 weeks for clearance

Before You Arrive

One Week Before Your Session:

  • Confirm all training is complete and up-to-date
  • Verify your ESAF is fully approved
  • Submit Gate Pass Request through My APS Portal (for facility access)
  • Arrange shipping of samples if needed
  • Review the APS Beam Status to check facility operations​

When You Arrive:

  • Complete Sector Specific Orientation with SER-CAT staff​
  • Complete Personnel Safety System (PSS) training​
  • Complete End Station training​
  • Receive hands-on training for 22-ID-D and/or 22-ID-E
  • Learn safety procedures specific to your experiment

What to Bring

Required:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • APS badge number
  • Gate pass confirmation

Next Steps

← Return to Main Guide to continue with Steps 3-6 (ESAF, scheduling, data collection, EEF)