New Student Advising

New student academic advising can help you plan and register for classes, understand your placement test scores, access student services and learn more about attending Chemeketa.

How to Complete First Term Advising

First follow the steps for new students to enroll at Chemeketa
View the advising, registration and appointment videos below
After you view the videos choose one of the following options:

Option One: In-person Advising
Schedule a New Student Advising Appointment

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 "First Term Advising" button to view availability
Prepare for your session by
- Checking your appointment location (eg. Salem, Polk, Yamhill, Woodburn or Brooks)
- Arriving 10 minutes early
- Being prepared with the following information –
  - Student ID number (K#)
  - Placement test scores
  - Username and password for My Chemeketa (arrive early if you need help finding this information)
  - Unofficial transcripts if transferring from another college
  - Information on your completed CLEP, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests or college-level classes completed during high school (if applicable)
    
    We recommended you transfer all previous class and test credits to Chemeketa before attending a new student advising session
    
    Learn how to transfer your credits to Chemeketa
  - Driving to Salem Campus? Pick up your free visitor parking pass (required) at the information booth outside Bldg. 2
Option Two: Online Advising
Complete and submit the First Term Advising Survey
- Once you submit the survey your information will be routed to an advisor
- Make sure to check your Chemeketa student email account for a response
- If you select to be notified by phone, make sure your mailbox is set up and able to receive messages