New Student Orientation
Get ready for the next term by completing new student orientation.
Chemeketa offers new student orientation on campus and online.
If you are (or will be) -
- A first-time college student
- A high school graduate or GED completer
- Seeking a college degree or technical certificate
And, you have -
- Applied for admission
- Completed the placement assessment
Your next step is to complete the new student orientation on campus or online!
Orientation on Campus
Join a group session at our Salem, Polk, Woodburn, or Yamhill Valley locations. We'll guide you through the enrollment process and walk you through every step to ensure you are ready for day one.
Your On-Campus Experience -
- Advising & registration - Meet with an academic advisor to review your placement and register for classes
- Paying for college - Get help with your financial aid steps and learn other ways to pay for college
- Tech setup - Get set up with Chemeketa's technology and learn about the apps you'll need for school
- Resources - Take a guided tour to learn about essential academic support services, resources, and how they can help you succeed
- Shared support - Connect with students who share your goals and staff who will help you reach them
Orientation Online
Can't make it in person? Complete our self-paced online orientation. Choose your starting term below, and click Begin the online orientation now to start your session. (If the term has already started and you're registering for late-start classes, please email Orientation for access.)
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Starting Classes Summer or Fall 2026
If you're starting classes in the Summer (June) or Fall (September) 2026, please complete the orientation.
Online Orientation
If you’re starting fall term classes after the first week, please email us to request access ot the online orientation.
General Orientations, Salem
On-campus orientations have concluded for the fall term. Please complete the self-paced online orientation.
General Orientations, Other Locations
Did you know you can complete your general education classes at our other locations? Individual orientation and advising are available—call to schedule an appointment.
- Polk 503.623.5567
- Woodburn 503.981.8820
- Yamhill 503.472.9482
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Starting Classes Winter 2027
If you're starting classes in Winter (January) 2027, check back in November 2026 to register for orientation.
Chemeketa Salem
(Group orientation)- Registration for orientation will open in November 2026
Chemeketa Polk
- Information available in November 2026
Chemeketa Woodburn
- Information available in November 2026
Chemeketa Yamhill Valley
- Information available in November 2026
Online Orientation
- Available here in November 2026
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Starting Classes Spring 2027
If you're starting classes in the Spring (March) 2027, check back in February 2027 to register for orientation.
Chemeketa Salem
(Group orientation)- Registration for orientation will open in February 2027
Chemeketa Polk
- Information available in February 2027
Chemeketa Woodburn
- Information available in February 2027
Chemeketa Yamhill Valley
- Information available in February 2027
Online Orientation
- Available here in February 2027