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Dual Enrollment Program

The dual enrollment 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.

Benefits of Dual Enrollment

• Most affordable route to your degree
• One application for both Chemeketa and PSU
• Transcripts automatically sent to PSU each term you are enrolled at Chemeketa
• 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 Dual Enrollment Students

Notes:

1. A current PSU Student ID card is required. Be sure to identify yourself as a co-admitted student to access these services.
2. Financial aid must be administered by PSU. PSU is the "home school" and all aid is awarded through PSU. Students must also enroll in 6 credits at PSU.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Dental coverage is only available for students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours.

Dual Enrollment FAQ:

How do I apply?
The application for dual enrollment is located on the PSU Admissions website at: http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.admissions/files/media_assets/coadmit_chemeketa_app.pdf. You may submit your application along with the $50 application fee at either the PSU Salem Center in Building 49 on the Chemeketa CC Salem campus or at the Admissions office at the PSU main campus in Portland.

Should I get my financial aid from PSU or Chemeketa?
Financial aid must be administered by PSU. PSU is the “home school” and all aid is awarded through PSU. Also remember that you must be enrolled in at least 6 credits at PSU to be eligible for aid from PSU and you must submit a co-term form to include Chemeketa credits in financial aid award.

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 dual 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 dual enrollment student, you receive an evaluation of your transfer credits. Chemeketa will then send your grades to PSU after each term in which you are enrolled. 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 PSU Admissions at the number below.

Who do I call if I have questions?

Admissions/Transcript Issues

Nicolle Nixon
Assistant Director for Co-Admission
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 office

Joan Jagodnik
Coordinator of Community College Relations
503.725.8387 or 1.800.547.8887 x8387

Updated April 9, 2008 by Web Services.