Transfer Center
Chemeketa and Portland State University
Dual Admission and Enrollment Program
The co-admission program allows you to be fully admitted and enrolled at both Chemeketa and PSU during your entire undergraduate career. Because of the proximity of PSU's Salem center to Chemeketa, students can easily take classes at both institutions during the same term. Chemeketa will automatically send your transcripts to PSU each term you are enrolled.
Benefits of Co-Admission
- Most affordable route to your degree
- One application for both Chemeketa and PSU
- PSU academic advisers available at all campuses
- Library privileges at both Chemeketa and PSU
- Coordinated financial aid and scholarship opportunities
- Increased opportunities for study abroad and internships
- Computer lab access at both Chemeketa and PSU
- Optional access to a variety of services at Chemeketa and /or PSU
Services Available at PSU for Co-Admitted Students
| Enrolled at: | Chemeketa Only | PSU Only | Chemeketa & PSU |
| Academic Advising | Yes - Go to 425 SMSU at PSU or Bldg. 49 (PSU Salem Center) | ||
| Athletic Events1 | Yes | ||
| Career Center | No - Job and Career Services at Chemeketa | Yes - If enrolled at PSU for 4 or more credit hours. | |
| Computer Labs1 | No - Labs provided through Chemeketa | Yes | |
| Disability Services | No - Services provided through Chemeketa | Yes - with documented disability | |
| Financial Aid | No - If financial aid is used, it is awarded through Chemeketa. | Yes - If enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. No - If enrolled in less than 6 credit hours. |
Yes - If enrolled at PSU in 6 or more credit hours.2 Must submit a co-term form to include Chemeketa credits in financial aid award.3 |
| Health Insurance | No | Yes4 - If enrolled in 9 or more credit hours. Yes4 - If enrolled in 4-8 credit hours with $110 per term fee. |
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| Health/Counseling Services | No | Yes - If enrolled in 9 or more credit hours. Yes5 - If enrolled in 4-8 credit hours with $110 per term fee. |
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| Library1 | Yes - Portland Campus Online | ||
| Recreation Center1 | Yes - With $21 per term fee | ||
| Student ID Card | Yes - with $10 fee - in Bldg. 49 or in NH Lobby | ||
Notes:
- A current PSU Student ID card is required. Be sure to identify yourself as a co-admitted student to access these services.
- Financial aid for any upper division classes must be administered by PSU. PSU or Chemeketa can administer aid for lower division classes.
- Co-term form (Concurrent Enrollment form) is posted to your financial aid account 6 weeks prior to each term and is due by the end of the 4th week of classes for that term.
- Extended health insurance coverage is available for an additional cost. Call 1.800.547.8887 ext. 3462 from Salem or 503.725.3462 for rates.
- Dental coverage is only available for students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours.
Co-Admission FAQ
Should I get my financial aid from PSU or Chemeketa?
This may vary from term to term. As long as you are taking lower
division courses at PSU, Chemeketa can administer your aid. Chemeketa
cannot administer aid for any upper division courses (300/400 level);
therefore, your financial aid should be administered by PSU when
you take upper division courses. Also remember that you must be
enrolled in at least 6 credits at PSU to be eligible for aid from
PSU that term.
If I am taking classes at both schools this quarter, how will PSU know
that I am full-time?
PSU won't know. You are responsible for notifying PSU of your enrollment
at Chemeketa by completing a Concurrent Enrollment (co-term) form
each term you enroll at both schools. This form is due by the end
of the fourth week of classes for that term.
Are there any courses that PSU financial aid will not cover at Chemeketa?
PSU cannot cover the costs of remedial courses (except Math 070
and 095), vocational-technical credits over the 12 credit maximum,
or credits over the 124 community college credit limit.
How will I know what classes I should be taking?
A PSU academic adviser can help you with planning appropriate classes
for completing a degree at PSU. The advisers listed below specialize
in community college transfer students and are available in Bldg.
49 at Chemeketa or 425 Smith Memorial PSU.
Do I have to take University Studies?
Yes. University Studies is our general education requirement and
you will have to take some portion of this requirement to graduate.
Your initial placement in University Studies is based upon the
number of transfer credits you had at the time of co-admission
to PSU. If you will continue to take transfer courses at Chemeketa,
your placement in University Studies may change based on the
total number of transfer credits you fully matriculate to PSU.
A PSU academic advisor can help you determine how many courses
you will need to take. Contact one of the advisers listed below.
When do my credits transfer to PSU?
When you are accepted as a co-admitted student, you receive an
evaluation of your transfer credits. Chemeketa will then send
your grades to PSU after each term. Your transfer evaluation
will be updated within 4-8 weeks and you will be able to view
it online through DARS on the PSU Student Information System
(banweb.pdx.edu). If you need this update sooner for prerequisite
or professional school admission, please contact Olivia Alcaire
at the number below.
Who do I call if I have questions?
Admissions/Transcript Issues
Nicolle Nixon
Co-Admission Coordinator
503.725.3407 or 1.800.547.8887 x3407
Financial Aid
Michelle Lynam
Financial Aid Counselor
503.725.8591 or 1.800.547.8887 x8591
Academic Advising
Amy Nelson Green
psusalem@pdx.edu
503-315-4281
4061 Winema Place NE, Chemeketa Bldg. 49, downstairs officeJoan Jagodnik
Coordinator of Community College Relations
503.725.8387 or 1.800.547.8887 x8387
Updated April 25, 2008 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.