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.

Library and Tutoring services are available in Yamhill Valley Campus Bldg. 1, Rm. 200, including –

• Computer lab is available to registered students
• Individual tutoring is offered in math, writing and various subject areas on a drop-in basis
  • Contact the tutoring center at 503.316.3238 or stop by Library and Tutoring for the weekly schedule
• Online tutoring is available to full- and part-time students currently enrolled in credit classes. Learn more about tutoring services
• Library textbook loans allow students to check out a textbook for a two-hour block of time
  • Make sure you bring your student ID
• A large selection of books are available to check out for the term through the Lending Library program. See the student services office or your advisor for more information

The library and tutoring center is open Monday - Thursday, 8am - 6pm and Friday Closed during summer term. 

For additional question and inquiries contact the Library & Tutoring services at 503.316.3238.

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 are available at the Yamhill Valley campus Student Services desk during business hours. A photo ID is required to get a student ID card. There is no charge for first-time students, but replacement cards cost $5.

Student ID cards are needed to utilize the Library & Tutoring services, computer lab, printing, copy machine and bookstore. They can also be used for discounts at local area businesses.

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.

The open computer lab is available for all current students to use. It is located in Yamhill Bldg. 1, Rm. 202. Students are required to present their Chemeketa ID card to use the lab. The computers have many programs that students need to do their projects, and the lab offers printing and copying for a fee.  For more information, call the library at 503.316.3238.

Hours for the computer lab this term are –

• Monday-Thursday, 8 am-6 pm
• Closed Fridays

Testing at the Yamhill Valley Campus

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

• Placement assessment testing
• 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

• No appointment necessary
• Please allow up to three hours for placement testing in reading, writing and math
• Placement test information
  • Prepare for your Placement Test

GED Testing

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

Proctoring Services

• Appointments are required for all instructor, online and other exams, except placement tests
• Payment for non-Chemeketa exams must be paid at the student services desk, with cash or check only
• Students with disability 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 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

Testing Center hours for summer term are –

• Monday, 9 am–2 pm
• Tuesday, 1–6 pm
• Wednesday, 1–6 pm
• Thursday, 9 am–2 pm

Summer hours are in effect June 17 - September 22.

All exams must be completed by closing time

Hours vary during college breaks and holidays. The testing center will be closed July 4, Sept. 2 and 10.

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

• Phone: 503.316.3240
• In person at the Testing Center
  Yamhill Bldg. 1, Rm. 203 (2nd floor)
• Email Yamhill testing

Summer term hours –

• Monday - Thursday, June 24 - 27, 2019: 8am - 5pm
• Monday, July 1, 2019: 8am - 1pm.

Chemeketa Student ID is required.

Books can be purchased at the bookstore online and at the Salem Campus bookstore.

For bookstore questions, please call 503.316.3285 or call the Salem Campus Bookstore at 503.399.5131.

Academic Advising

We provide academic advising throughout the term on an appointment basis only. Academic advising is available as follows –

• Monday-Thursday, 8 am-6 pm

Schedule an 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 within the location of your choice
• Click on the "Next Term Advising" or "General Advising" buttons to view availability

Counseling

We have counselors that you can meet with at the Yamhill Valley Campus, on alternating weeks on Mondays and Tuesdays. They are available to meet with students 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 Chemekta account

• Click on the "Services" tab
• Then click on "Advising"
• Finally, click "Counseling Services" under the campus location of your choice on the right side of the page

If you are not available to meet with them on the days they are in McMinnville, we can make an appointment for you to meet with them at the Salem Campus or schedule a phone appointment.

New Student Advising

All new students to Chemeketa are required to attend a New Student Advising workshop. This workshop is designed for students who have completed the admission application, the placement testing, and the new student orientation and are ready to register for credit classes. 

This session includes a group portion in which the advisors go over general information that all new students need. After the group session, You will meet with an advisor one-on-one to go over your placement test scores and plan your first term classes, and learn how to register for classes.

Call 503.472.9482 for dates and times for YVC New Student Advising Sessions for Spring term. 

Space in the advising sessions is limited. You must call 503.472.9482 to schedule a New Student Advising session.

The Gathering Place Café features food and drink items including –

• Espresso station
• Hot-off-the-grill items
• Fresh salads
• Hot/cold sandwiches
• Quick grab & go choices
• Snack items

Daily and weekly specials are posted on the menu board.

Chemeketa apparel, school supplies and additional items are also available for purchase.

Hours: 

• Monday-Friday, 8 am-1 pm (grill shuts down at 12:30 pm)

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 Yamhill Valley Campus's College Life advisor, Julianna Pilafian at 503.316.3290.

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.

Chemeketa's Yamhill Valley Campus is launching a new internship program called Chemeketa WORKS.

No doubt you've heard a lot about internships these days as businesses are eager to grow their own talent pipeline. These project-based internships are part-time and many are paid.

We have a variety of businesses in the McMinnville area signing up to be host sites. This is a great way to jump-start your career with valuable work experience to build your resume and compete in the job market.

How to Apply

• Complete the fall term application*(see note below)
  • Internship dates for fall term are September 23 - December 7, 2019
  • Application closes on June 14, 2019

• In order to submit your best possible application, we suggest that you read our Chemeketa WORKS Job Search 101 Guide sent to you as a potential intern candidate.
  • You are welcome to type your answers on a separate sheet or request an electronic version.
• Email completed application, along with a cover letter and resume to Julie Miller
  

Important Instructions for Application  

This fillable application must be downloaded and saved to your computer PRIOR to filling it out. Open it from your computer, fill-it out and then save it again on your computer. Once you open it and make sure that your information is saved, then attach the filled out application from your computer, along with the required documents to your email to Julie Miller. 

For more information, contact –

Julie Miller, YVC Internship Coordinator
Yamhill Bldg. 1, Rm. 100 G
503.316.3297