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Everything a first-time visitor needs in one place — how to get started by year and where the labs are.

Get Started Labs & Locations

By Year

Get Started

Required training is structured by year. Complete your certifications to unlock equipment access.

1st Year

Woodshop &
CRC Training

All first-year CAP students complete Woodshop Tier 1 and Tier 2 training and are introduced to the Communication Resource Center for large-format and laser printing needs.

  • 1 Complete Woodshop Tier 1 — Safety & Hand Tools
  • 2 Complete Woodshop Tier 2 — Power Tools & Joinery
  • 3 Get certified by a Makercorps student or faculty
  • 4 Visit the CRC (AB 011) for large-format & laser printing
  • 5 Sign in at the check-in desk before each shop session
Visit CRC → Woodshop Training →
2nd Year

Laser + 3D
Certification

Second-year students are required to complete laser cutter and 3D printer training and certification before using those machines independently.

  • 1 Complete the Laser Cutter online training module
  • 2 Get certified — certification links to your BSU ID
  • 3 Complete 3D Printer training (FDM + SLA overview)
  • 4 Schedule equipment via WebCheckOut
Laser Training → 3D Printer Training →
Plan Your Journey

Continue CAP
Digital Fabrication
Journey

Ready to go beyond required certifications? Map out your full digital fabrication education across all CAP tools, technologies, and facilities — from basic to advanced.

  • → Explore all 12 training modules
  • → Discover advanced equipment
  • → Connect with the Makercorps team
  • → Enroll in a 5-week short course
Explore Modules →

Where We Work

Labs & Locations

CAP Fab Labs operates five dedicated facilities in the Architecture Building and beyond. Each lab has its own focus, equipment, and access requirements.

CRC
CRC — AB 011
Architecture Building. Large-format plotters, laser printing, scanner, and supplies for purchase. Open to all.
Open Access Laser Lab
Laser Lab
Architecture Building. 4 machines — 3 large (18×32”) and 1 medium. Book via WebCheckOut after certification.
Certification Required 3D Print Lab
3D Print Lab
Architecture Building. FDM fleet (Prusa) and SLA/resin (Formlabs). Submit a print request or complete training.
Certification Required Woodshop
Woodshop
AB 029, Architecture Building. Hand tools, power tools, joinery, and finishing. Tier 1 + Tier 2 required.
Tier Training Required Design-Build Lab
Design-Build Lab
CAP industrial design hub. CNC routers, metal shop, plasma cutter, waterjet, and more. Staffed by Makercorps.
Training Required