Getting Started
Facility Access
For the safety and well-being of our vivaria and staff, access to our facilities is tightly controlled.
- To request visitor access to one of our facilities, please contact the Office of Animal Resources at OAROffice@colorado.edu.
- For research staff, please complete the steps below.
Step 1 | Complete IAÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥C Training
- Complete all required
- Complete the Disclosure of External Professional Activites (DEPA) Form
Step 2 | Complete OCC Health & Safety Trainings
- Enroll in the Occupational Health & Safety Program
Step 3 | Get Added to a Protocol
- Protocol Amendment Submitted by PI (via Key Solutions)
- Completed by the sponsoring PI/Lab
- When submitting amendment, the PI/requestor must attach Personnel Qualifications
Step 4 | Submit Facility Access Application to OAR
- Note: Orientation at the Gold and Wilderness Facilities is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
- To check the status of your application please contact us at oaroffice@colorado.edu.
Step 5 | Receive OAR Facility Orientation
- Upon completing the previous steps, the OAR will contact you to arrange a facility orientation.
Training
As a department, we strive to provide the highest quality care. Therefore, we provide complimentary one-on-one and group trainings on a variety of techniques and procedures to all staff working within our vivaria.
- Submit a training request and the appropriate party within OAR will be in contact with you.