Welcome to SLAC

SLAC hosts a variety of Guests. Federal regulations require that all Guests obtain authorization before arriving at SLAC or accessing SLAC-owned resources virtually. Guests should select the option that best describes their role to learn more.

Guests

Visitors: Those coming to SLAC for a meeting, lecture, private tour, conference, job walk, or interview.


Users: Those using SLAC resources and facilities for research or collaboration, or to provide contracted services.

Hosts

SLAC employees and a few other trusted groups can invite and view their Guests in the SLAC Guest Gateway.

REAL ID Required

As of May 7, 2025, all guests coming on site are required to present a REAL ID–compliant form of identification. This is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's enforcement of the REAL ID Act. 

 

For detailed information about REAL ID requirements and a full list of acceptable forms of identification at SLAC, visit REAL ID at SLAC.

 

Please ensure your identification meets these requirements before arriving on site. 

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Public Tours

We invite you to launch our interactive, self-paced tour or register for an on-site tour of SLAC. 

Take a tour of SLAC

Contact Us

The VUE Center is located on the first floor of the Science and User Support Building at the entrance of the campus.

Please see below for contact details if you need assistance with any of our services. Security Operations run 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. All other services are available Monday through Friday, except most public holidays and during the winter closure in December.

Badging

Hours: Mon–Fri, 6am–5pm (Closed 12:30pm–1pm and on Holidays)

 

After Hours for Temporary or Visitor Badging only, see the Main Gate (entrance to SLAC)

 

For any unexpected closures or changes to the regular schedule, please check our website at SLAC Site Security - Badge Office or call us at 650-926-5345. 

 

User Check-in Support Office

6:30am- 3:30pm 
Tel: (650) 926-2975
vue@slac.stanford.edu

International Services (ISO)

9:00am-4:30pm
Tel: (650) 926-4123 or (650) 926-6290 or (650) 926-5153
iso@slac.stanford.edu

Housing

9:00am-5:00pm
Tel: (650) 926-4757
housing@slac.stanford.edu

Security Operations

24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Tel: (650) 926-2551

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