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docs/hpc/01_getting_started/07_what_is_coldfront.mdx

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 How do I:
 -   Create a project: refer to [creating a project](08_coldfront_creating_a_project.mdx)
--   Request an allocation: refer to [submitting an allocation request](09_coldfront_requesting_an_allocation_request.md)
+-   Request an allocation: refer to [submitting an allocation request](09_coldfront_requesting_an_allocation_request.mdx)
 -   Approve an allocation request: refer to [approving an allocation request](10_approving_an_allocation_request.md)
 -   View resources that are available to me: refer to TODO
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+A coldfront allocation is needed to perform any work on Torch. The next sections describe the project and allocation reqeust process in detail.

docs/hpc/01_getting_started/09_coldfront_requesting_an_allocation_request.md

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+import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
+import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
+
+# How to submit an allocation request
+
+Login to coldfront at [coldfront.hpc.nyu.edu](https://coldfront.hpc.nyu.edu) either on-campus or on the VPN. Navigate to the "Project" item in the navigation bar on the top of the page and select "Projects" from the drop down menu.<br/>
+![Project Dropdown](./static/project_dropdown.png)
+
+From the list of project, click on the project you'd like to submit an allocation request for and you'll see the current details:
+!["PI_One Project" section](./static/PI_one_project.png)
+
+If you scroll down, you'll see "+Request Resource Allocation" button.
+!["PI request allocation" section](./static/PI_request_allocation.png)
+
+After clicking "+Request Resource Allocation", you'll see a list of resources you can request for. All projects can request access to Torch, which provides access to the cluster. However, depending on the school the project is affiliated with, high priority resources are available.
+
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem value="tandon" label="Tandon" default>
+    -   tandon_advanced: includes both A100 and H100 GPUs
+    -   tandon_priority: includes A100 GPUs only
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem value="arts-sciences" label="Arts & Sciences">
+    -   cilvr: A100 GPUs
+    -   cds: rtx8000 and A100
+    -   chemistry: A100 GPUs
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
+
+Please select a resource and fill in justification to complete the allocation request process.
+![Allocation request justify submit](./static/allocation_request_submit.png)
+
+Now your allocation request is created! You'll see an allocation request with "New" status.
+!["Allocation request created" section](./static/allocation_request_created.png)
+
+If you have any difficulties or questions, please contact us at hpc@nyu.edu.
+