Enrolling at Chemeketa
503.399.5006; Fax 503.399.3918
admissions@chemeketa.edu
Chemeketa has an “open door” policy. In general, you may enroll in Chemeketa classes if you are 18 years of age or older and can benefit from the instruction. Complete the admission application online at go.chemeketa.edu/apply and follow the enrollment steps.
If you are younger than 18 and do not have a high school diploma or GED certificate, you should contact the High School Partnerships office for information about underage admission. See Office of High School Partnerships.
Many of Chemeketa’s career and technical education programs have additional entry requirements that you must complete prior to starting the program. You may still be admitted to Chemeketa as a certificate- or degree-seeking student while you are completing these entry requirements.
If you are an international student, see International Students.
If you have had a break in enrollment of longer than two years, you must reapply for admission.
New Student Orientation
503.399.3995
orientation@chemeketa.edu
Orientation is required for all new degree- or certificate seeking students. Chemeketa offers orientation on campus at the Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses. Orientation is also offered online. The on campus orientation includes advising and registration, help with financial aid, support with Chemeketa’s technology, campus tour, and an opportunity to connect with other new students. The online orientation is an alternative for students unable to attend in person.
Placement Assessment
503.399.5120
placement@chemeketa.edu
go.chemeketa.edu/placement
If you are a new student pursuing a degree or certificate, you will be required to complete a placement assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to determine your skill levels in writing, and mathematics so you can select the classes that are right for you. Please visit the placement assessment website at go.chemeketa.edu/placement for information about how to begin placement assessment.
Academic Advising for New Students
503.399.5120
advising@chemeketa.edu
Academic advising is required for all new, first-year, degree- or certificate-seeking students, your advisor will be assigned to you based on your chosen Pathway/degree. You will also be required to meet with an advisor if your prior term GPA is 2.25 or below to help you be successful and navigate you toward resources and supports throughout the college.Schedule an appointment in your Navigate app.
Registration
503.399.5001
registrar@chemeketa.edu
Please see this FAQ for more information about registration and how to get support with registering for classes.Chemeketa has a priority registration schedule based on earned Chemeketa credits. Log in to My Chemeketa each term and check your registration status for the specific day and time you are eligible to register.
Students must be officially registered through the My Chemeketa registration system by the established registration deadlines.
You may not register if you have an outstanding account balance from previous terms, unless you make appropriate arrangements with Business Services on the Salem Campus. For more information, call 503.399.5011.
Credit Loads
503.399.5001
Credit load is the number of course credits you are taking in a term. If you enroll in 12 or more credits, you are considered full-time for academic purposes.
Registration Changes
503.399.5001
registrar@chemeketa.edu
Each academic term (summer, fall, winter, spring) has deadlines for making changes to your registration, such as dropping or withdrawing. Specific course deadlines can be found in My Chemeketa. We recommend that you work with t an academic advisor or counselor if you want to make changes to your registration . You may incur additional fees or charges when making registration changes.
Enrollment Limitations
Even though Chemeketa has an open door policy, college staff or faculty cannot guarantee that you will be admitted to a particular program.
Enrollment in a class or program may be restricted because of accreditation requirements, limited staff, space, or equipment. Many career and technical education programs have special admission requirements before students can be admitted into the program.
Please apply early for all programs, especially for career and technical education programs that limit enrollment or have special admission requirements (see Career Choices ).
If you have questions about program requirements, contact the academic department directly.
Dual Enrollment Programs
Chemeketa partners with four-year universities to provide dual enrollment and admission programs that ease the transition from community college to university. These programs offer students the opportunity to complete one application process for both Chemeketa and the university.
We offer programs with Oregon State University, Oregon Tech, Portland State University, and Western Oregon University. Once accepted to the program, other benefits include access to academic advising, library services, student housing, flexible scheduling for classes, free transcripts, and coordinated financial aid for eligible students. To be admitted to these programs, you must start by applying to the four-year partner university. More information is available at chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/degrees/ and click on the Dual Enrollment link.
Dropping or Withdrawing from Classes
503.399.5001
registrar@chemeketa.edu
Courses dropped by the deadline to receive a refund (generally the first two weeks of the term for full-term courses) will not result in a mark on your academic record. Your student account will be credited and you may receive a refund. See more information in the refunds policy section under “Paying for College.” Specific drop and withdrawal deadlines are listed in My Chemeketa under the course section details. Drop and withdrawal dates will vary for classes shorter than full term.
A “W” mark will appear on your student transcript if you withdraw from a class after the refund deadline. Courses marked with a “W” are not included in your grade point average (GPA) or total number of credits. The last day to withdraw from classes without responsibility for a grade is typically at the end of the sixth week of each term for full-term courses.
If you decide to drop or withdraw from a course, you should do so online using your My Chemeketa account. If you are unable to drop or withdraw due to a hold on your account, please resolve the issue with the department that has placed your hold, you may view your holds in the “Account Summary & Holds” section of My Chemeketa.
If you stop attending your class(es) without following the drop or withdrawal procedures mentioned above, you are responsible for tuition and fees and the final grades you receive.
No Show Drop
f you cannot attend the first class session, you must contact your instructor and come to an agreement about your attendance. For online courses, you must participate (log in to the course) by Thursday of the first week of term.
If you do not contact your instructor or log into your online course, you will be dropped from the course and you will be notified through your student email account. Note: This may affect your eligibility for tuition assistance if you are a veteran, using financial aid, or sponsored by an agency.
Immunizations
The Oregon Health Authority requires students born on or after January 1, 1957, participating in practicum experiences in allied health, early childhood education and intercollegiate sports to show that they’ve been vaccinated against measles. If enrolling in health programs, you may also be required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), Varicella. For more information about these requirements, contact the dean or representative who oversees the program in which you plan to participate.
International Students
1.503.428.0399
internationaladmissions@chemeketa.edu
Each year about 75 international students attend Chemeketa. Representing a variety of cultures and ethnicities, they come from more than 30 different countries. International students may enroll in any career and technical education program or college transfer program. Many students receive English language training through the Chemeketa Language and Culture Institute before they enter college-level programs Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.
Chemeketa offers a range of services and activities to help international students get started and succeed. Some of these services include: an orientation, conversation tables, advising, career development, writing center, academic tutoring, and clubs.
If you are a citizen of another country, you may enter the College at the start of Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Chemeketa has special application requirements and deadlines for international students on the College’s website.
Please apply as early as possible so you can get assistance in understanding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and college requirements for admissions.
U.S. government regulations require that all full-time international students on an F-1 Visa have proof that you have the financial ability to pay for the length of your program. You will also need a health insurance plan that meets specific requirements. Do not purchase other medical insurance plans. Chemeketa has chosen a high-quality, reasonably-priced insurance policy that meets the requirements.
Chemeketa provides a world of learning for all its students. You are invited to join others and experience Chemeketa. For more information, contact International Admissions at 1.503.428.0399 or internationaladmissions@chemeketa.edu.
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