This policy pertains to all LARC facilities. 

How to obtain a UCSF ID?

Gaining Access:

To gain access to a LARC facility at UCSF complete the following:

                       i.      Complete ALL relevant training requirements:

1. MHS Questionnaire
2. Online modules and species-specific training listed in https://iacuc.ucsf.edu/training

                       ii.      Request the PI (or Alternate Responsible Individual) to submit an administrative modification request in RIO to add the new user to the applicable IACUC protocol.

1. The request will be reviewed by the IACUC office within 1-2 business days and approved if all training requirements have been completed.
2. Once the modification has been approved by the IACUC office with an approval letter, the user will then be listed on the active IACUC protocol.

                      iii.      Register and attend facility orientation. You must first be approved on an active IACUC protocol to attend the orientation. Visitors are required to obtain approval before entering any LARC facilities.

• PSB Facility Orientation: register at UC Learning Center
• All other rodent facilities: email [email protected] and [email protected] indicating which facility you will use

• Non-rodent species: email [email protected]

                       iv.     Submit a completed Animal Facility Access Form to [email protected] to activate a proxy ID card for facility access. Steps 1-3 must be complete and the relevant fields on the form must be filled for your request to be approved.

• How to obtain a UCSF Proxy ID Card
• Care & Feeding Tips for your Proxy ID Card

PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are required to have approval before entering any LARC facilities. To get approval, fill out forms and send to [email protected]

• LARC Visitor Agreement Forms
• LARC Waiver Forms

For questions on obtaining facility access, please contact [email protected].