Chemeketa offers new student orientation on campus and online. 

If you are (or will be) -

• A first-time college student
• A high school graduate or GED completer
• Seeking a college degree or technical certificate

And, you have -

• Applied for admission
• Completed the placement assessment

Your next step is to complete the new student orientation!

Orientation on Campus

Chemeketa Salem offers group orientation. Chemeketa Polk, Woodburn, and Yamhill Valley offer individual orientation by appointment. The in-person orientation will guide you through the enrollment process to get started with classes successfully. Benefits of attending orientation in person -

• Advising & registration - Meet with an academic advisor to review your placement assessment and register for classes
• Paying for college - Get help completing your financial aid steps and learn about additional resources to pay for college
• Chemeketa technology - Get set up with Chemeketa's technology and learn about the apps you'll need for success
• Resources - Learn how to access the various academic, support, and community resources to help you succeed
• Shared interests (Salem only) - Meet students who share your goals and staff who will help you reach them
• Campus tour (Salem only) - Allow one of our student leaders to show you important locations and services

Schedule your in-person new student orientation below based on the term you plan to begin classes.

Orientation Online

If you're unable to participate in person, complete the New Student Orientation online. You'll need your Chemeketa username and password. After completing the online orientation, schedule your first-term advising appointment in the Navigate app or by calling your preferred Chemeketa location. Select your starting term below to access the orientation. If the term has already started and you're registering for late-start classes, please email Orientation.