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Planning Your Visit

Travel Plans

Travel arrangements should not be made until after you receive notification that your appointment has been approved (and your receive your permanent 5-digit guest number). We do not recommend that airline tickets be purchased until you receive notification of your approval. Those arriving without approval will not be granted access to BNL.

What To Bring With You

  • Identification:

All users must bring the required identification to finalize or renew their appointment and to receive a BNL photo badge. Your BNL photo badge is required for each visit. To ensure your access to BNL, the NSLS experimental floor, and the NSLS stockroom, you must have your badge with you at all times while onsite. At certain times, you may be asked to verify authorization to be onsite when entering BNL. Users should bring a copy of all experiment and user-related documentation received from the NSLS.

Foreign nationals are strongly encouraged to bring their valid passport and all visa documents during every visit. These documents must be on file with User Administration and up to date at all times. Expired documents will result in delays in accessing the BNL site and may prevent entry.

  • Medical Insurance Cards

Bring your medical insurance and prescription cards with you.

Accommodations

  • Onsite Housing

Dormitory rooms and a number of furnished apartments (one to four bedrooms) are available. Reservations for Onsite Housing Accommodations are made online directly with the Housing Office. Housing is extremely limited during summer months. If accommodations require more than dormitory space, contact the NSLS Deputy User Administrator.

  • Hotels Near BNL

Most hotels are located within a 45-minute drive from BNL.

Offsite Transportation to/from BNL

Mass transit is extremely limited and you may require several modes of transportation. 

Onsite Transportation

BNL is somewhat isolated and public transportation is minimal, at best. Onsite transportation should be considered for lengthy visits. 

 

Users' Reference Guide