Transfer Center
Chemeketa and Oregon State University
Degree Partnership Program
What is it?
An opportunity for students to complete one application process for enrollment at Chemeketa and/or Oregon State University. The program is open to all U.S. citizens and residents pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Many students in the program also earn an associate's degree, or students who have earned a bachelor's degree interested in completing a second bachelor's while possibly earning an associate's degree.
What are the benefits?
- One application process for both Chemeketa and OSU
- Chemeketa/OSU advising available at either campus
- Increased flexibility in scheduling with access to more classes
- Opportunity to access services and participate in college life
on both campuses:
Student internship program
Study Abroad opportunities
Work-study opportunities at OSU
OSU Honors College at OSU
Dixon Recreation Center
Student Health Services
Admission at OSU Student prices to PAC-10 athletic events
Involvement in student activities (music, theater, art and intramural sports)
Financial aid available for qualified students admitted under the degree partnership program - Access to library and computer lab resources on both campuses
- Skill-building through preparatory courses at Chemeketa and lower division courses at either Chemeketa or OSU
- Easier transition from community college to university
What are the requirements?
Chemeketa/OSU Degree Partnership Program Minimum Requirements for Admission Consideration
| Admission Requirements | First Year Student | Transfer Student |
| Grade Point Average (GPA) | Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a standard unweighted 4 point scale as calculated by the Office of Admissions at OSU | Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher for all previous college work. Eligible to return to most recent college or university attended. |
| SAT/ACT/TOEFL | First year applicants must submit official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores to the Office of Admissions at OSU. | |
| Coursework | College Preparatory Subjects:
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Successful completion of no less than 24 quarter (16 semester) graded, transferable credits. English: |
| Foreign Language Requirement | Foreign Language (2 years) 2 years of the same high-school level foreign language, or earning a grade of "C-" or higher in the third year of high-school level foreign language, or completing two quarters of the same college-level foreign language, or earning satisfactory score on an approved assessment of foreign language knowledge. Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is acceptable in meeting this requirement. | Applicants who have graduated from high school in Spring 1997 or later have to meet the same foreign language requirements for the First Year Admission. |
| Math/Writing Placement | Provide documentation of Math Placement recommendation from Chemeketa, OSU or institution last attended. Students who intend on taking WR121 at Chemeketa must take the writing placement test, or submit a petition to waive the test. |
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How do I get more information?
Visit http://oregonstate.edu/partnerships/students/, contact the admissions office at OSU at 1.800.291.4192, Chemeketa Counseling at 503.399.5120, or Chemeketa Enrollment Services at 503.589.7652 for information. Application is available at the web site listed below.
How do I apply?
Degree Partnership Website:
http://oregonstate.edu/partnerships/students/
Updated January 2008 by the Marketing and Student Recruitment.