Photo Equipment Checkout - Start Here

Want to check-out equipment from the Photography Department this Semester? You're in the right place!

 

 

STEP 1 - Complete the Photography Equipment Checkout Canvas Module

1. 1. Complete the Photography Equipment Checkout Module HERE
      1. You must receive 100% on the Quiz to proceed to Step 2 

      2. You can repeat the quiz as many times as necessary 

      3. Complete the Equipment Checkout Rules

   2. If you are having any issues or have questions please contact Juan Renteria
      

      1. Phone: 661-362-3267
      2. Email: juan.renteria@canyons.edu

STEP 2 - How can I pickup Equipment?

Is your class on-ground?

• • • If Yes, go to the Photo Equipment Room inside Mentry Hall on the Valencia Campus - follow Step 3 below

Is your class online?

• • If yes, you can drive to the Valencia campus and remain in your vehicle for contactless checkout - follow Steps 4 - 6 below

STEP 3 - For On Campus Checkout - Photo Equipment Room, Mentry Hall, Room 121

In order to checkout equipment from the Photography Department at the Valencia campus inside Mentry Hall:

Review the latest Covid-19 Updates from COC Links to an external site.

1. 1. Visit the Photography Equipment Checkout Room during our open hours
      
      1. Open hours may change and will be updated as policies and mandates change

Summer 2025 Photography Equipment Cage Hours

• Photography Equipment Checkout will be available beginning the week of 06/09/2025
  

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	Closed

STEP 4 - For Contactless Pickup - Valencia Campus, drive-up, by appointment, EMAIL THE PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

1. Email Juan Renteria at juan.renteria@canyons.edu to Request Equipment for Checkout
   1. Use your COC Student Email and type Request Equipment Checkout in the Subject Line
   2. Include the following information in the body of your email:
      • Your name, cell phone number, course and section number
2. Request Your Equipment
   
   1. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced equipment* - availability depends on course enrollment
   2. Any additional Items - See the Photography Department Equipment List Canvas page
      
      • Certain equipment is reserved for advanced students only

STEP 5 - SCHEDULE A TIME FOR EQUIPMENT PICKUP

1. Once your Equipment Request has been processed you will receive a Confirmation Email with detailed instructions on where you will pick up your equipment.
2. Use your Canyons email to schedule a timeslot for Equipment Pickup
   
   1. Pickup will begin during the first week of class
   2. Timeslots for pickup will be in 15-minute intervals

STEP 6 - PICK UP YOUR CAMERA by CONTACTLESS PICKUP at the VALENCIA CAMPUS

1. Go to College of the Canyons Valencia Campus Links to an external site.
   1. 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355
2. Enter campus at the main entrance, College Circle
   1. Go past Parking Lots 2 and 1 and turn slight left past the pickup circle
   2. Continue straight up the Service Road, past Canyons Hall, past the sign that reads No Student Dropoff Beyond This Point, and under the bridge
3. Stop at the orange cone outside Mentry Hall to pick up equipment
   1. Call 661-362-3267 to notify the Photography Staff that you have arrived
   2. Roll down your passenger side window to receive instructions from the Photography Staff
   3. After you receive your equipment turn around when safe and double back to exit campus

 

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