Contact Information
Seppo Penttila, PnPB Visitor Host, 865-574-4737 (W), 865-356-9698 (C), penttilasi at ornl.gov
Vince Cianciolo, Neutron Group Leader, 865-574-4712 (W), 865-254-0876 (C), cianciolotv at ornl.gov
Visitor Center, 865-574-7199
Lab Shift Superintendent, Emergencies, 865-574-6606
Sabine McNulty, Administrative Assistant, 865-576-2795, mcnnultysd at ornl.gov
Computer Helpline, 865-241-6765
ORNL Weather, Inclement weather info, 865-574-9836
User Classifications
• Visitors -- You are considered to
be a visitor when you come for discussions or are attending a workshop or conference.
You may go on tours but you may not work on experiments or other
hands-on work. A visit may not exceed 30 days in length.
Visitors may access the wireless external internet but not ORNL centrally
managed computers. Training requirements, if any, are minimal.
• Guest assignment -- You are considered to
be on a guest assignment if you need to do hands-on work, access ORNL computers, or
intend to be here for more than 30 days. All FnPB experiment participants
are on assignments.
Please click here for information about training.
If you do not know which classification you will fall under, please contact your host.
Required User Information and Processing Time
Physics Division is part of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory which is operated by
UT-Battelle, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy. We, therefore, have fairly
strict rules we must follow when others come for visits. There are no
exceptions to these rules!
• New users: Please send e-mail to Seppo
Penttila to request user status. Note: we will need some time to process the
required paperwork: a minimum of 5 working days to process user requests from
non-US citizens, and a minimum of 15 working days to process requests
from citizens of DOE sensitive countries.
• Returning users: Please send e-mail
to Seppo Penttila and
Sabine McNulty with the dates of your
expected visit.
Visa Information
The U.S. Department of State provides information on
travel to the U.S. Note that in some cases
in may take several months to get a visa. Note also that the Visa Waiver
Program (27 countries) requires machine readable passports or you must have a
visa. Go to the above link for the latest official information.
If you are participating in an experiment or expect to get
reimbursed by ORNL you MUST enter the U.S. under
a BUSINESS-TYPE VISA. Tourists cannot conduct
business or receive money at ORNL.
Arriving at ORNL
Please plan to arrive at ORNL while the Visitor Center is open
(Monday-Friday 7:00-17:00). The badging process usually takes 5-10 minutes. You
will need to bring identification when you come to ORNL: U.S. citizens will
need a photo-ID such as a driver's license; non-US citizens will need to bring
a passport and visa.
You will not be allowed to stay in the Physics Division Dormitory (see below) unless you
have been badged, so you will need to make other lodging arrangements if you
will be arriving outside these hours or on a weekend. Note: it is possible to
stay at the
ORNL Guesthouse (near the SNS) even if you arrive after the Visitor Center is
closed (although you will need to make reservations in advance). See Lodging
Information, below.
For general information about visiting ORNL, please read Visitor Information on
ORNL's public website.
Lodging Information
• PHYSICS DIVISION DORMITORY: The Physics Division has a dormitory
with a total of 12 rooms available free of charge. The dormitory has a common
kitchen and restrooms/showers. Priority is given to Holifield users, but some
rooms are usually available. The normal maximum stay is two weeks, but
exceptions are possible. Contact Ms. Jessica Rose (865) 574-4576 for further
information.
• ORNL GUEST HOUSE: Onsite accommodations are available at the ORNL Guest House,
located just a short walk away from the Spallation Neutron Source and within a
five-minute drive of any part of the Laboratory. The Guest House is a
three-story, 47-room, 71-bed facility. All rooms have a mini fridge and
microwave. Reservations can be made 24/7 by calling 865-576-8101 or you can
make an
online reservation.
• OFFSITE LODGING: Local phone numbers and location of
the principal hotels and motels in Oak Ridge are given here.
This is not a comprehensive list nor do we favor one establishment over another. Typical room
rates are between 85-100 USD per night single occupancy. Non-smoking rooms are available.
Other accommodations may be obtained in the area. If a
Knoxville location is more desirable, West Knoxville has good access to ORNL.
Getting Around Without a Car
• ON SITE TAXI: Taxi service inside the ORNL facilities is available at no cost from 7:00 am to
4:00 pm Monday - Friday by calling, 865-680-2303 or 865-680-9800. The
ORNL taxi service is not available on week-end or holidays.
• COMMERCIAL TAXI: Any commercial taxi service can transport you between offsite locations
and either the Guest House or Visitor Center. The on-site taxi service (above) must
used for movement between buildings on the ORNL site. Although it is not
required, if your arrival/departure is during standard working hours, please
call the Visitor Center (865-574-7199) with the name of your taxi service and
driver.
• BICYCLING: Many employees choose to ride their bikes to work. Before cycling to or
around the Laboratory, please read the ORNL rules and
regulations.
Maps/Directions
ORNL and regional maps and directions can be found here.
Visitor Wireless Network
Access to the internet is straightforward for visitors --
information can be found here.
On-site Amenities, Dining, Things To Do
The
Neutron Sciences User
Page has an excellent collection of information on shopping, dining and
regional entertainment.
A dining
guide for Oak Ridge is also available.
There are two on-site cafeterias, one on the main campus,
near the Visitor Center, and one on the 1st floor of the SNS. Food
is available from 6:30-9:30 (breakfast) and 10:45-1:15 (lunch). Additionally,
the SNS cafeteria is open from 6:00-8:00 for dinner.
NOTE: The cafeterias are closed on week-ends and holidays.
Information about jogging and bicycling on-site, along with information about on-site
fitness centers,
is available here.
There is a bank on-site in Building 5600 on the ORNL Main Campus.
There are also two ATM machines, one near the bank, and one near
the SNS cafeteria.
For questions/comments about
this page please send an email to
Vince Cianciolo.
