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 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 Winter 2027
If you're starting classes in Winter 2027, sign up for on-campus orientation at your preferred location or complete the orientation online.
Group Orientations, Salem
- Tuesday, December 1, 12:30-4:30 pm, Register Now
- Thursday, December 3, 12:30-4:30 pm, Register Now
- Monday, December 7, 12:30-4:30 pm, Register Now
- Thursday, December 10, 9 am-1 pm, Register Now
- Tuesday, December 15, 9 am-1 pm, Register Now
Group Orientation, Woodburn
- Monday, November 30, 5:30-9 pm, Register Now
- This location also offers individual orientation and advising. Call 503.981.8820 for an appointment.
Individual Orientation, Yamhill Valley
- This location offers individual orientation and advising. Call 503.472.9482 for an appointment.
Individual Orientation, Polk
- This location offers individual orientation and advising. Call 503.623.5567 for an appointment.
Online Orientation
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- Log in with your Chemeketa username and password
- Complete 5 modules and quizzes (3 questions each). Score 100% on each to advance.
- Click the green button on the final page of Module 5 to release the orientation hold.
- Schedule your first-term advising appointment using the Navigate app or call your preferred Chemeketa location. Bring your placement results to the meeting.
- If winter term has already started and you're taking late start classes, please email us to request access to the online orientation
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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
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Starting Classes Summer or Fall 2027
If you're starting classes in Summer or Fall 2027, check back in April 2027 to sign up for orientation.
On Campus Orientation
- Registration for orientation at all locations will open in April 2027
Online Orientation
- This orientation will be available in April 2027