If you're a high school or GED graduate (or graduating soon) with no prior college classes seeking a degree, please view the detailed instructions on our First-Time College Student page.

Returning to Chemeketa after being gone two years or more

1. Update your contact information by re-applying for admission
2. Apply for financial aid
   Applying for financial aid is not required, but is encouraged. Apply as soon as possible to get the maximum amount available to you. DACA students can find help paying for college here
3. If necessary, meet with an advisor
   Discuss your transcripts and prior class credit and get information on financial aid and degree programs
4. Register for classes. Log in to your Chemeketa account and check your registration date and time. If you don't remember your user name and password, you can look it up
5. Arrange for payment
   Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online through your Chemeketa account. You can also arrange a payment plan

Attended another college and transferring your credits to complete a degree at Chemeketa

1. Apply for admission
   No application fee
2. Apply for financial aid
   Applying for financial aid is not required, but is encouraged. Apply as soon as possible to get the maximum amount available to you. DACA students can find help paying for college here
3. Transfer your credits
   Submit official transcripts and request an evaluation of your transfer credits. Evaluation of previous credits may take several weeks or longer and students who need their transfer credits to be used as a prerequisite for a course are encouraged to fill out a Prerequisite Course Form (available under "Current and Past Students" on the Student Forms page) to request an override from an advisor
4. Meet with an advisor. Chemeketa Online students can view the session online
5. Register for classes. Log in to your account, activate your Chemeketa student email, and check your registration date and time
6. Arrange for payment
   Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee.. Pay online through yourt Chemeketa account. You can also arrange a payment plan

For students wishing to take a few classes at Chemeketa-- either to transfer to another college or just for fun/personal enrichment. 

• Apply for admission as a guest student
  No application fee
  
  1. Select "I just want to take classes" as your educational goal
  2. Select the option under "What types of courses?" that best describes you: "Guest student (I plan on transferring to another school)" or "Taking college classes for personal enrichment/fun" or "Taking audited courses with the 65+ Tuition Waiver"
• Search our classes to find which courses you wish to enroll in
  
• Fix your registration holds or errors (if applicable)
• If you have prior college credit, submit the prerequisite form to ensure you get overrides for any courses that require prerequisites. You will need: Your unofficial transcript, Chemeketa student ID# (K#), and Course(s) you want to take. Learn more about prerequisites
• Register for classes. Log in to your account, activate your Chemeketa email, and check your registration date and time
• Arrange for payment
  Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online through your Chemeketa account. You can also arrange a payment plan

Students interested in enrolling in College Credit Now (CCN) courses at their high school. 

1. Apply for admission to College Credit Now by following the steps on the College Credit Now page
2. Register for classes in My Chemeketa
3. Arrange for payment. Take as many classes that are available at your high school for a flat fee of $25 per year. Pay your high school directly when registering for your first CCN class each year.

Note: Current or former College Credit Now students who wish to be degree-seeking must complete the steps for "New Student First Time in College" instead.

Underage students without a high school diploma or GED who want to enroll in college credit classes

1. Complete the Underage Admission Application (16-17)
   Submit the application:
   High School Partnerships email - highschool@chemeketa.edu
2. Register for classes. Once your packet has been received you will be contacted by email to enroll with placement assessment information and further instructions. You must place into minimum Reading 115, Writing 115 and Math 095 to be accepted.
3. Arrange for payment
   Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online at My Chemeketa. You can also arrange a payment plan.
4. Enrolling in future terms and classes:
   To re-enroll in future terms and classes, you must submit a new underage approval form to highschool@chemeketa.edu. You do not need to complete a new application.

Students ages 15 and under without a high school diploma or GED who want to enroll in college credit classes. Please note the submission deadlines for each term on the application instructions linked in Step 1.

Step 1: Submit Application

Complete an Underage Admission Application - 15 & Under and submit your high school transcript to our Office of High School Partnerships at highschool@chemeketa.edu or drop off at 4061 Winema Pl. Building 49, Room 102 in Salem.  We are open Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1pm).

Step 2: Follow Instructions in Welcome Email

Once your application has been processed you will receive a Welcome Email to the email address you provided on your application, please allow 1-2 business days for processing. This email will include your Chemeketa K number and a link to the Placement Assessment Google form.

In order to qualify, you must meet the minimum requirement of Reading and Writing 115, and Math 95 in order to take any class at the college.

Step 3: Contact Your Advisor

After you completed your placement assessment, please contact Jessica Hilfiker for a parent/guardian and student official enrollment and advising meeting.

Step 4: Arrange Payment

Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Pay online at My Chemeketa. You can also arrange a payment plan.

Please note: You must successfully complete your class(es) with a grade of C or better to continue your enrollment in Chemeketa’s college-level courses. To re-enroll in future terms and classes, please send the “Underage Approval Form 15 and under” only to highschool@chemeketa.edu.

Note: This is for students dual-enrolling at Chemeketa and another university. If you are still enrolled in high school, please visit our Dual Credit Opportunities page.

Work with advisors from Chemeketa and other universities to earn your degree.

Meet with advisors from both colleges

Chemeketa has partnerships with four Oregon universities to offer dual credit opportunities with –

• Oregon Institute of Technology
• Oregon State University
• Portland State University
• Western Oregon University

All students who are in the USA on a Visa and are Non-U.S. residents.

• You can attend full- or part-time based on your visa type or transfer to Chemeketa as an international student. Instructions to apply

Learn English at Chemeketa

• Visit the ESOL Program office (Salem Bldg. 22, Rm. 100) for –
  • Program information
  • Orientation
  • Classes
  • Placement testing

This program is now partnered with the Salem-Keizer School District. If you are a current Salem-Keizer School District student or live within the district, please click on this flyer for more information. If you are not a Salem-Keizer School District student, please contact your school counselor.

Students ages 16-20 who want to earn a GED

At the Salem Campus

• Email highschool@chemeketa.edu and submit a transcript
• Submit completed application and high school transcript
• Attend an orientation and wait for acceptance via sponsorship

At Chemeketa's Woodburn Center

Are you between the ages of 16-20, interested in earning your GED in Woodburn for free? The High School GED option covers subjects to prepare you for GED tests. Meet in a classroom setting, face-to-face with your instructor. Give us a call at 503.589.7650.

At Chemeketa's Polk Center or Yamhill Valley Campus – Ages 16 & 17

• Complete the underage approval packet for that location
  • Polk Center approval packet
  • Yamhill Valley Campus approval packet
• Take GED pretests (not the college placement assessment)
• Schedule and attend an orientation
• Register for classes
• Arrange for payment

Students ages 18 and older who want to earn a GED

1. Apply for admission as a GED seeker
   No application fee. Select "for personal enrichment" as your primary reason for attendance. Select "no, just taking classes" when asked if you plan to earn a degree or certificate at Chemeketa.
2. Take GED pretests (not the college placement assessment)
3. Schedule and attend an orientation
4. Register and pay for classes

For more information, contact  –

Academic Transitions
Salem Bldg. 22, Rm. 100
503.399.5224

Classes and specialized training for professionals

• Call to learn more and register
  Sharon or Cherie
  Chemeketa Small Business Development Center
  503.399.5088

Non-credit community education classes. For students wishing to use our 65+ Audit Tuition waiver, please follow the steps for Non-Degree Seeking Students above.

1. Apply for admission No application fee.
   • Select "I just want to take classes" as your educational goal and select "Taking community education courses (non-credit)" from "What best describes you". Provide your email address to receive your student ID# (K#) to access My Chemeketa within 5-10 business days. 
2. Search our classes
3. Register for classes. Log in to My Chemeketa to set up your Chemeketa email account and check your registration date and time.
4. Arrange for payment. Payment is due before the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee.

Pay online at My Chemeketa

Students ages 17 and under without a high school diploma or GED who want to enroll in non-credit classes must follow the same process as credit-seeking underage students above.

Please note that certain requiremens may be waived for non-credit enrollment, such as high school approval and placement assesment. Contact High School Programs at 503.399.5293 or email highschool@chemeketa.edu for more information.