- Fill out our member contact form so that we can add you to our mailing list and files.
- Make sure you have the appropriate training for tools you have used. For the metal shop, you must have had outside training on a lathe and mill, and welding if you plan to use the welders. In addition, you must attend a metal shop orientation to become familiar with our specific shop. For the wood shop, you must attend our wood training/orientation. In both cases, you need to fill out a Proof of Training [ PDF ]. This needs to be signed and dated by the appropriate trainer.
- You must read, sign, and submit the liability release [ PDF ] and the Student Shop Member Rules [ PDF ] to the Student Shop committee.
- You must pay the appropriate dues. This can be done either by filling out the
Payment Form [ PDF ]
allowing us to charge to your account or by mailing a check to the Student Shop.
Membership dues to the student shop are as follows:
Current Caltech Students: $20/term
Everyone else: $30/term UNLESS you choose to sign up for a full year (4 terms) at the START of that year (beginning of fall term), in which case the fee is $20/term. For the remainder of the 2005-2006 academic year the cost is $20/term for all members who join during this sign up period (meaning you complete the training sessions and become an active member within the beginning of this term) - Mail any applicable (signed and completed) documents or checks to the Student Shop mailbox:
Student Shop
Caltech MSC 570
Pasadena, CA 91126
Upon completion of all of these steps, you will be notified and your Caltech swipe card/ID will be activated so that you will have access to the Student Shop. A violation of any of the rules of the Student Shop will result in immediate de-activation of your card.
These procedures are a work in progress. If something confuses you or you have suggestions for us, please send an email.
Document Summary
| Document | PDF File |
| Proof of Training | Download |
| Liability Release | Download |
| Payment Form | Download |
| Member Rules | Download |