Machine Shop Access Policy

Students will need to complete module training in order to obtain required access to the Machine Shop. Training will be provided through modules listed below. The student’s level of training will be indicated on a Machine Shop Badge, which needs to be displayed at all times when in the Machine Shop.

Space in modules is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Shop fee per module (listed below) is payable through the Mechanical Engineering Main Office or via the link provided on the schedule. Mechanical engineering students receive preference over non-mechanical engineering students.

Basic Training Module

Students taking the basic module create this amazing cell phone stand project!

(two three-hour sessions)

  • Basic Training Module is a prerequisite to a Lathe and/or Mill module
  • Sign-up via the link provided on the schedule for the desired date/time
  • Machine Shop Badge available in the Mechanical Engineering main office upon successful completion of the Basic Training Module
  • Fee $50: Option to pay online (Basic)

Lathe Module

(Six three-hour sessions)

  • Basic Training Module certification prerequisite to taking a Lathe module
  • Sign-up via the link provided on the schedule for the desired date/time
  • Machine Shop Badge available in the Mechanical Engineering main office upon successful completion of the Lathe module
  • Fee $50: Option to pay online (Lathe)

Mill Module

(Six three-hour sessions)

  • Basic Training Module certification prerequisite to taking a Mill module
  • Sign-up via the link provided on the schedule for the desired date/time
  • Machine Shop Badge available in the Mechanical Engineering main office upon successful completion of the module
  • Fee $50: Option to pay online (Mill)

Advanced Manufacturing Module

(six three-hour sessions)

  • Basic Training Module and Mill Module certification prerequisite to taking advanced manufacturing module
  • Sign-up via the link provided on the schedule for the desired date/time
  • Machine Shop Badge available in the Mechanical Engineering main office upon successful completion of the module
  • Fee $25: Option to pay online (Advanced Manufacturing)