Step 1: Fill out the Member Application

Step 2: Follow the directions in the emails sent during the approval and onboarding process

Step 3: Attend the GO class (Required only for returning members after a 12-month absence)

Step 4. Using your current fob is preferred. Send up a fob activation request after the GO class

Step 5. If you were a Key Member and wish to be reactivated at that level, email [email protected] to let us know. A new nomination is not required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)- Returning members

Member Application Fee

The member application fee is $25 for new and returning members. There is a lot of time and effort by several volunteer teams to onboard/offboard members. Since the first dues payment is on the following first of the month. The membership application period allows the volunteers and staff time to onboard her into the systems.

Member application link

GO Refresher

Required only for returning members after a 12-month or more absence.

Nova Labs is a very dynamic makerspace. Lots can change in a very, very short period at or small manufacturing plant. Your lack of knowing these changes could put your or others’ safety at risk. We need you to know the new rules. So ALL returning members must have a GO refresh.

Reinstatement of previously earned tool sign-offs

GO sign-off needs to be refreshed which is true for everyone. Please do not ask for exceptions. GO is free, it is twice a month and is only 1 hour.

Yes, your tool sign-offs will still be valid. For the more complex and dangerous tools, however, However, if you have been gone for more than 12 months, there may be a refresher required for the more complex or dangerous tools. This requirement is tool- and shop-specific so you must contact the [email protected] so we can give the latest requirements based on your sign-off profile.