Information Technology

Usability Studio (DISC 167)

Access policy

Access to Usability Studio in Discovery Hall (DISC) is available for students who have a demonstrated academic need and campus faculty.

  • Students must be registered for at least one credit during the current quarter.
  • During break periods, students must be registered for at least one credit the following quarter.
  • Requests must be submitted at least three business days prior to requested date.
  • There is no support or technical assistance for these rooms.
  • Please keep rooms clean so others can use them without obstacles.

Studio use policy

  • Studio access is granted on a quarterly basis.
  • The building coordinator is the access controller for the studio and has the authority to approve or deny requests. When the building coordinator approves requests, they will forward them to Campus Safety.
  • There is no staff support for this room. Lab is only re-set every 4-6 weeks.
  • Information Technology is not able to support training requests, technical support, or room access issues (please visit security for card access after you are added to the calendar).
  • If you have issues or concerns, with 167 and 169 that need addressing, please email UWB-IT Help Desk at uwbit@uw.edu. Emails will be addressed during times of reset (see above).

Additional studio information

  • Campus Safety will program students’ Husky Cards for access to the studio as specified in email requests from the building coordinator.
  • Access may be revoked at any time, and misuse or failure to comply with this policy may result in immediate suspension of access privileges.
    • Access to the studio is tracked electronically and is granted for academic use only. Using the studio as a recreation space and inviting in unauthorized people are prohibited.
    • Lost or stolen cards must be reported immediately to Campus Safety at 425-352-5359.
  • Students who have been granted access to the studio must carry their Husky Card at all times.
    • For the security of our students, Campus Safety officers monitor the facility.
    • Individuals who have not been given access will be asked to leave the studio.
    • Students are responsible for the security of their own cards. Lending Husky Cards to other people, including other people with authorized studio access, is prohibited.
    • Campus Safety can provide access to students who have temporarily misplaced their cards, so long as they are authorized for access according to Campus Safety’s records, and so long as the students do not misplace their cards on a regular basis.
  • All students working in the Usability Studio must maintain quiet, refrain from tampering with furniture and equipment, and follow all regulations established for each room and lab.
    • Rules are posted in the studio.
    • Students are expected to keep public spaces clean, safe, and workable for themselves and others.

Studio calendar and access request

If you’d like to reserve the space, please first check the Studio availability calendar and then go to the Request Access page to submit your request.

Please send reservation questions to the UWB-IT Academic Technologies at uwbdl@uw.edu or access questions to Christy Cherrier, STEM Science Lab Manager, at ccherr@uw.edu.