Successful re-accreditation requires all members of Princeton University’s Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) to participate in the process. 

Specifically:

1. Attend meetings & engage with IACUC, RIA, LAR/PRR, & EHS​
   • September Review & Planning Meetings
   • Attend one of these short, in-person meetings:
     1. Thursday September 26th, 2:00 – 2:30pm (PNI Rm 101)
     2. Tuesday October 1st, 2:30 - 3:00 PM (PSH Rm 125)
   • Fall 2024 Semiannual Inspections
     1. Updated Self-assessment Tool (September)
     2. Lab & vivarium visits (October)
     3. Post-inspection communication (October/November)
   • RIA/LAR outreach to labs in November/December
     1. AAALAC Preparation Checklist for Labs 
     2. AAALAC Lab Spokesperson Form
     3. Final Lab Walkthroughs (based on site visit dates)
2. Communication​
   • RIA, LAR, PRR, EHS will disseminate information​
   • Please read, review, ask questions​
3. Know the IACUC protocol(s) and processes
   • Ensure compliance with your IACUC approved protocol(s)
   • Utilize the AAALAC Preparation Checklist for Labs tool
   • Ensure familiarity with lab SOPs related to IACUC protocols and policies
   • Ensure compliance with all safety and occupational health requirements and processes (BSL2 practices, PPE, proper attire, medical clearance) 
   • Ensure compliance with IACUC, LAR, PRR, EHS policies, guidelines, and SOPs related to the procedures and animal activities you perform (e.g., single housing stickers, biohazard labeling)
4. Evaluate and Update​
   • Ensure records and logs (e.g., surgical, water restriction, tumor monitoring) are available, up-to-date, accurate, and legible​
   • Ensure all drugs, substances, and materials are in-date (not expired)​
   • Clean up animal use and housing spaces ​
   • Review methods for contact veterinary services and reporting animal welfare concerns