How to Apply for Admission to Chemeketa

If you're a high school or GED graduate (or graduating soon) with no prior college classes seeking a degree, please view the detailed instructions on our First-Time College Student page.

Returning to Chemeketa after being gone two years or more

1. Update your contact information by re-applying for admission
2. Apply for financial aid
   Applying for financial aid is not required, but is encouraged. Apply as soon as possible to get the maximum amount available to you. DACA students can find help paying for college here
3. Complete the orientation
   If you haven't taken Chemeketa classes for two years or more
4. If necessary, meet with an advisor
   Discuss your transcripts and prior class credit and get information on financial aid and degree programs
5. Register for classes. Log in to your Chemeketa account and check your registration date and time. If you don't remember your password, contact the Help Center at 503.399.7899.
6. Arrange for payment
   Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online through your Chemeketa account. You can also arrange a payment plan

Attended another college and transferring your credits to complete a degree at Chemeketa

1. Apply for admission
   No application fee
2. Apply for financial aid
   Applying for financial aid is not required, but is encouraged. Apply as soon as possible to get the maximum amount available to you. DACA students can also find help paying for college
3. Complete the orientation
   If you're new to Chemeketa, we recommend this step. The orientation is available online for your convenience
4. Transfer your credits
   Submit official transcripts and request an evaluation of your transfer credits. Evaluation of previous credits may take several weeks or longer and students who need their transfer credits to be used as a prerequisite for a course are encouraged to fill out a Prerequisite Course Form (available under "Current and Past Students" on the Student Forms page) to request an override from an advisor
5. Meet with an advisor
   An advisor will help you choose and register for classes
6. Register for classes
   Log in to your Chemeketa account, activate your Chemeketa student email, and check your registration date and time
7. Arrange for payment
   Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee.. Pay online through your Chemeketa account. You can also arrange a payment plan

All students who are in the USA on a Visa and are Non-U.S. residents.

• You can attend full- or part-time based on your visa type or transfer to Chemeketa as an international student. Instructions to apply

For students wishing to take a few classes at Chemeketa-- either to transfer to another college or just for fun/personal enrichment. 

• Apply for admission. No application fee.
  • Under Educational Goal, select "I just want to take classes"
  • Under "Which best describes you?" select one of these options: "I am a guest student (I am taking classes to transfer them to another institution)" or "I am auditing courses (65+ Audit Tuition Waiver)" or "I am taking college credit classes for personal enrichment/fun" 
    
    
• Search our classes to find which courses you wish to enroll in
  
  
• Fix your registration holds or errors (if applicable)
  
  
• If you have prior college credit, submit the prerequisite form to request registration overrides for any courses that require prerequisites.  Learn more about prerequisites.
  • You will need: Your unofficial transcript, Chemeketa student ID# (K#), and Course(s) you want to take.
  • Note: 65+ Audit Tuition Waiver students do not need to meet prerequisites
    
    
• Register for classes. Log in to your account, activate your Chemeketa email, and check your registration date and time
  
  
• Arrange for payment
  • Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online through your Chemeketa account. You can also arrange a payment plan

Note: This is for students dual-enrolling at Chemeketa and another university. If you are still enrolled in high school, please visit our Dual Credit Opportunities page.

Work with advisors from Chemeketa and other universities to earn your degree.

Meet with advisors from both colleges

Chemeketa has partnerships with four Oregon universities to offer dual credit opportunities with –

• Oregon Institute of Technology
• Oregon State University
• Portland State University
• Western Oregon University

Students interested in enrolling in College Credit Now (CCN) courses at their high school. 

1. Apply for admission to College Credit Now by following the steps on the College Credit Now page
2. Register for classes in your Chemeketa account
3. Arrange for payment. Take as many classes that are available at your high school. Pay your high school directly when registering for your first CCN class each year.

Note: Current or former College Credit Now students who wish to be degree-seeking must complete the steps for "New Student First Time in College" instead.

Students Ages 17 and under

Underage/Minor students without a high school diploma or GED who want to enroll in college credit classes
(If you are 18 years of age and still enrolled in high school, complete the underage application below)

Please note the submission deadline for each term:

1. Complete the Underage/Minor Admission Application
   
   
2. Meet with a High School Partnerships advisor and register for classes:
   Once your application has been processed and your placement information has been reviewed, you will be contacted by email with further instructions on how to make an appointment with your assigned advisor. You must place into minimum Writing 115 and Math 091 to be approved for college level coursework.
   
   
3. Arrange for Payment:
   Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online in your Chemeketa account. You can also arrange a payment plan.
   
   
4. Enrolling in future terms and classes:
   To re-enroll in future terms and classes, you will need to schedule an advising appointment with your High School Partnerships advisor. You do not need to complete a new application. You must successfully complete your class(es) with a grade of C or better to continue your enrollment in Chemeketa’s college-level courses.
   
   Please note: For students 15 and under, additional guardian/student agreement must be completed prior to enrollment.
   
   Contact the High School Partnerships office for more information.

Learn English at Chemeketa

• Visit the ESOL Program office (Salem Bldg. 22, Rm. 100) for –
  • Program information
  • Orientation
  • Classes
  • Placement testing

Roberts at Chemeketa is a partnership with the Salem-Keizer School District. Please click on this flyer for more information. The program is open to both Salem-Keizer students and high school students in the Chemeketa service district. 

Students ages 16-20 who want to earn a GED

At the Salem Campus

• Email highschool@chemeketa.edu and submit a transcript
• Submit completed application and high school transcript
• Attend an orientation and wait for acceptance via sponsorship

At Chemeketa's Woodburn Center

Are you between the ages of 16-20, interested in earning your GED in Woodburn for free? The High School GED option covers subjects to prepare you for GED tests. Meet in a classroom setting, face-to-face with your instructor. Give us a call at 503.589.7650.

At Chemeketa's Polk Center or Yamhill Valley Campus – Ages 16 & 17

• Complete the underage approval packet for that location
  • Polk Center approval packet
  • Yamhill Valley Campus approval packet
• Take GED pretests (not the college placement assessment)
• Schedule and attend an orientation
• Register for classes
• Arrange for payment

Students ages 18 and older who want to earn a GED

1. Apply for admission as a GED seeker
   No application fee. Select "for personal enrichment" as your primary reason for attendance. Select "no, just taking classes" when asked if you plan to earn a degree or certificate at Chemeketa.
2. Take GED pretests (not the college placement assessment)
3. Schedule and attend an orientation
4. Register and pay for classes

For more information, contact  –

Academic Transitions
Salem Bldg. 22, Rm. 100
503.399.5224

Classes and specialized training for professionals

• Call to learn more and register
  Sharon or Cherie
  Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
  503.399.5088

Non-credit community education classes. For students wishing to use our 65+ Audit Tuition waiver, please follow the steps for Non-Degree Seeking Students above.

1. Apply for admission No application fee.
   • Select "I just want to take classes" as your educational goal and select "Taking community education courses (non-credit)" from "What best describes you". Provide your email address to receive your student ID# (K#) to access My Chemeketa within 5-10 business days. 
2. Search our classes
3. Register for classes. Log in to your Chemeketa account to set up your Chemeketa email and check your registration date and time.
4. Arrange for payment. Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online in your Chemeketa account.

Students ages 17 and under without a high school diploma or GED who want to enroll in non-credit classes must follow the same process as credit-seeking underage students above.

Please note that certain requiremens may be waived for non-credit enrollment, such as high school approval and placement assesment. Contact High School Programs at 503.399.5293 or email highschool@chemeketa.edu for more information.