Student Accessibility Services offers a range of services and academic accommodations.

You can call the Yamhill Valley office at 503.472.9482 and ask for an appointment with Accessibility Services staff.

Students can also call the Yamhill Valley campus and ask that their call be transferred to Accessibility Services or call directly at 503.399.5192 (voice/TTY).

More information is available at Accessibility Services.

Yamhill Valley Library and Tutoring Center will be closed for winter & spring term 2021. All services are available online at library.chemeketa.edu

For additional questions and inquiries contact the Library & Tutoring services by email or call 503.399.5043

TRiO

TRiO programs are for first-generation, low-income or disabled students and is made up of three federally funded programs –

• Talent Search
• Upward Bound
• Student Support Services/Disability Support Services

Learn more about TRiO programs.

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

CAMP assists students whose families are from a migrant or seasonal farmworker background. Learn more about the CAMP program.

High School Equivalency Program (HEP)

HEP is a federally-funded program to help seasonal farmworkers obtain a GED certificate. Learn more about the HEP program.

Student identification cards can be requested at the Student Services desk during normal business hours. There is no charge for the first card. If you need a replacement card, there is a $5.00 charge for replacement. You must be currently enrolled in classes, and bring a valid photo ID with you. 

Free parking permits are required for students attending classes at the Yamhill Valley Campus. If you are attending classes in Salem as well, you must purchase a Salem Campus parking permit in My Chemeketa or at the Public Safety office in Salem in Bldg. 2.

Onsite Computer Lab at the Yamhill Valley Campus is located Bldg 1, Rm 202. Computer use, printing, copying and scanning services are available. 

Yamhill Campus Onsite computer lab is currently closed.  It will reopen again on September 27th.

Testing at the Yamhill Valley Campus

Chemeketa YVC Testing center is open and is proctoring some exams, such as Pearson VUE (including GED), pesticide, CLEP and NCCT. See details below for registering for these exams.

For information on taking the placement assessment during the closure, go to the placement testing page for instructions. 

The most frequently administered exams include, but are not limited to the following –

• GED tests
• Proctoring Services: online, telecourse, and make-up tests
• Pesticide tests 
  • Phone 1.877.533.2900
• College Credit CLEP 
• Pearson Vue tests
• State Board of Tax Practitioners
• NCCT tests 
  • Phone 1.800.875.4404 
• Special accommodations testing through Student Accessibility Services

Placement Assessment Testing

• Placement test information

GED Testing

• Visit GED.com
• Yamhill Valley instructions in English or Spanish
• Testers under age 18 must submit an Underage Admission Application or other documentation for underage GED exams.

Proctoring Services

• Appointments are required for all instructor, online, and other exams
• Payment for non-Chemeketa exams must be paid at check-in, by CASH or CHECK ONLY
• Students with accessibility accommodations for testing must schedule any exams/tests/quizzes at least two business days prior to the test date. Exams during finals week require at least five business days
• If testing accommodations are required, students must inform YVC Testing Center staff of which accommodations are needed at the time of scheduling appointments
• YVC proctoring information
  
  For an appointment call 503.316.3240
  Yamhill Bldg. 1, Rm. 203

Yamhill Valley Campus Testing Center information

The testing center is open and proctoring some exams. 

All exams are by appointment only.

For more information about testing and appointments at the Yamhill Valley Campus, please contact the Testing Center by –

• Phone: 503.316.3240
• Email Yamhill testing

The bookstore on our Yamhill Valley Campus is closed until further notice. 

The College is diligently working hard to offer FREE Digital course materials for most classes through Canvas for Fall.

If you have questions about obtaining physical copies of your books, please contact the Salem Campus Bookstore at 503.399.5131.

You are encouraged to continue to place orders online! bookstore.chemeketa.edu

Bookstore staff is available to answer questions or concerns by phone or email during the hours below: 

Monday-Thursday................. 9 am - 4 pm

Friday................................. 10 am - 3 pm

Questions on How To Order Your Books From The Chemeketa Bookstore?

Check out our how-to video: 

Watch this video to learn "How to Order Your Books From the Chemeketa Bookstore."

For questions about the bookstore, please email or call the Salem Campus Bookstore at 503.399.5131 or you can Message them on Facebook!

Academic Advising

We provide academic advising in person on our campus, and via Zoom or Phone throughout the term on an appointment basis only. Academic advising is available as follows –

• Monday-Thursday, 8 am-6 pm, Friday, 8 am - 1 pm

Schedule a phone appointment by calling our main office at 503.472.9482 or schedule on online follow the steps below:

• Login to your My Chemeketa account
• Click on the “Services” tab
• Click on the “Advising” link
• Click on the “Academic Advising” link under the location of your choice
• Click on the "Next Term Advising" or "General Advising" buttons to view the availability

Counseling

Chemeketa offers free, confidential, short-term counseling services to currently enrolled students. Counselors assist students with academic, personal and career counseling and work with students to improve life skills, reduce anxiety and manage stress, choose a career and locate community resources.

We have counselors that you can meet with by phone or via Zoom. You can schedule an appointment with a counselor for-

• Personal support
• Career counseling
• Crisis counseling
• Help with identifying barriers to success
• Referrals to off-campus resources

Schedule an appointment by calling 503.472.9482. To schedule an appointment online follow the steps below:

Login to your My Chemeketa account - 

• Click on the "Services" tab
• Then click on "Counseling"
• Finally, click "Book Counseling Services" on the right side of the page

New Student Advising

New students starting fall term

Chemeketa Yamhill Valley has in-person, hybrid, and remote classes to help you learn the skills you need to start an in-demand career.

Our remote classes allow you to participate in live, scheduled class lectures and meetings from the comfort of your own home. Directions on how to search for remote classes offered through YVC. 

To get started:

• Go to go.chemeketa.edu/apply to get the steps to getting started
• Book a New Student Advising Session with the Yamhill Valley advisors
• Before your appointment, please watch this New Student Advising Video
• Use this Get Ready checklist to help ensure you’re prepped and ready for the term

The Gathering Place Cafe-

The cafe is currently closed until further notice.

We have fresh food items in our vending machine, microwave available for students and the seating area is open. 

You can become involved in a number of different clubs while you are at Chemeketa. Clubs can be academic, curriculum-related, activity-oriented or based on a specific interest. Club sponsored events include special lunches, dances, displays, trips, fairs and more.

We are currently seeking input for the types of clubs and organizations students are interested in starting at the Yamhill Valley campus. 

The clubs that are currently active at the Yamhill Valley Campus are –

• Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club
  This club offers a welcoming and supportive safe space for LGBTQ+ people and their allies, discuss LGBTQ issues and plans events related to the LGBTQ+ Topics. 
  
  
• Phi Theta Kappa
  Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. PTK also provides opportunity for leadership, service, scholarship and fellowship in an intellectual and community-oriented environment.
  
  
• Spanish Club
  This club's purpose is to immerse students in the Spanish language and culture through conversation and community. Spanish club is open to anyone interested in practicing Spanish-speaking skills. Explore new cultures through conversation, Spanish language movies, fun activities, and delicious snacks. Join us for club meetings and Spanish movie days through-out the term. 

If you don't see a club you'd like to participate in, you can start a new club. You only need three interested students and a staff or faculty advisor. If you have questions about a club, or if you are interested in starting a club, please contact our student leaders. 

An electric vehicle charging station now available at the Yamhill Valley Campus for all staff and students. The charging station is located in front of Yamhill Bldg. 1, with two dedicated parking spaces for charging only.

• The stations require an access card, which must be purchased for $40
• Contact information in Yamhill Bldg. 1 for more information and to get the application packet to purchase an access card.

The Campus Cupboard gives students access to free food and hygiene items so that they can focus on learning. It will be open beginning Sept. 27. Please contact the front desk or your advisor to access it. 

YVC Student Emergency Funds

The Chemeketa Student Relief Fund was created to assist students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency.