Yamhill Valley Campus Student Services
Chemeketa Yamhill Valley provides a complete range of services to help you succeed.
Eager to Serve Yamhill Students
Check out all the different services available to you at the Yamhill Valley Campus.
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Accessibility Services
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.
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Library, Tutoring and Computer Center
Yamhill Valley Library and Tutoring Center will be closed for winter & spring term 2021. All services are available online at library.chemeketa.edu
Library services - Textbooks, graphing calculators, and chrombooks are available for checkout. See below for more information.
A large selection of textbooks are available to check out for the term through the Lending Library program. To learn more check out the Affordable Textbooks page.
Lending Library:Lending library requests for spring term will begin March 16, 2021 for requests. Students that need the same books they already have can email the library to request a renewal.Laptops:For information about requesting or renewing a laptop go to the laptop page. You must be registered for the term you want to check out a laptop for. There is a limited quantity available, on a first-come, first-served basis.Calculators:Calculators can be returned in the dropbox at any campus. Please contact your math instructor to make a request to check out a calculator from the library.For additional question and inquiries contact the Library & Tutoring services by email or call 503.399.5043
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TRiO/CAMP/HEP
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.
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Student ID Cards
Student identification cards are not available at this time, due to campus closure.
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Parking permits
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.
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Computer Lab
The computer lab is closed along with all other services. Please go to http://go.chemeketa.edu/coronavirus for updates.
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Testing Services
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.
***Please Note: No one other than the scheduled tester will be allowed on campus***
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
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 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 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
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Bookstore
The bookstore on our campus is closed at this time, along with most other services.
The bookstore on the Salem campus is closed to the public and operating remotely.
Textbooks can be purchased online at the bookstore's website and they will be mailed to your house.
For questions about the bookstore, please email or call the Salem Campus Bookstore at 503.399.5131 or you can Message them on Facebook!
Watch this video to learn "How to Order Your Books From the Chemeketa Bookstore."
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Advising & Counseling
Academic Advising
We provide academic advising 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, 8an - 1pm
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 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
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New Student Advising Sessions
New Student Advising
New students starting spring term
Chemeketa Yamhill Valley has 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.
- 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
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Dining
The Gathering Place Cafe-
The cafe is currently closed along with all other campus services.
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Yamhill Valley Student Clubs & Organizations
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.
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club
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Electric Vehicle charging
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.
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Chemeketa WORKS
Internships with Cooperative Work Experience
No doubt you've heard a lot about internships these days as businesses are eager to grow their own talent pipeline.
There are a variety of businesses in the McMinnville area that have opportunities for you to do an internship. This is a great way to jump-start your career with valuable work experience to build your resume and compete in the job market.Find out more about internship programs, then call 503.399.5028 to find out if you are eligible for an internship.
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Campus Cupboard
The Campus Cupboard is currently closed at this time, along with all other campus services.
Please go to our student resource page for links to services in your area.
Make a Donation
We are able to stock the food pantry thanks to donations from students, staff and community members. If you would like to donate non-perishable, unopened and unexpired items you can drop them off at the front desk.
If you would like to make a monetary contribution or donate food in someone's name or as part of an office function, please contact Kathryn Ellis.