Frequently Asked Questions

A. We take very seriously the challenges of user safety. Everyone who uses the facilities shares in the responsibility of ensuring a safe workplace. This includes planning experiments properly, taking extra efforts in identifying related hazards, and working closely with us to develop mitigations and controls.

Most routine costs are absorbed by the user facility (e.g., common chemicals or gases), so there is usually no need to establish a user financial account. However, unusual requests, special services or items that exceed a threshold will trigger the need for a user financial account. Contact User Research Administration to determine if you should establish a user financial account. FACET users do not need a user financial account.

The Stanford Marguerite provides FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE to several locations in the Palo Alto area. The SLAC line operates Monday-Friday (except holidays) between SLAC and Hoover Tower on the Stanford campus every 20-40 minutes from ~7:20 am-8:10 pm. The Guest House also provides complimentary shuttle service available evenings and weekends for guests; contact the front desk for more details.

Users and visitors are encouraged to reserve accommodations at the Stanford Guest House which is located on the SLAC campus and conveniently located within a short walk to the user facilities. Guests have access to high-speed Internet access, a fitness center, a 24-hour reception desk, laundry facilities, and free parking. The Guest House offers single as well as shared rooms, and all rooms have their own bathroom, and at reasonable rates for the area. All rooms are non-smoking.