The First Year Studio primarily supports the wide-ranging activities in APSC 100. The room is multipurpose: lecture, class discussion, manual lab work, computer work, group work or individual work and storage. First-year project students are allowed access to the studio during ILC open hours. The room includes several tables with vise grips and several drill presses for prototyping work. Group storage lockers in the studios can be signed out from the Student Services office.
The studio includes: movable tables and chairs, sturdy work benches with tools, lockers, whiteboards, and a data projector with sound system.