Follow these steps if you plan to complete general education requirements for your bachelor's degree or pursue a Chemeketa certificate or associate degree in a technical field.

Step 1 - Apply for admission

No application fee. For the best chance at success, submit your application by the recommended date.

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After you submit the application, you will receive an email conformation, followed by your acceptance email within three to five business days. Check your email account (including the spam folder) for Chemeketa emails.

Step 2 - Set up your account

If you haven't already set up your Chemeketa account, follow the steps in your Chemeketa emails. You will set up your account password and activate your student Gmail. If you need help with this step, call our technology support provider at 503.399.7899.

Step 3 - Paying for college

There are plenty of ways to pay for college including federal and state aid, scholarships, savings, a job, and more. You'll likely use a combination of resources to pay for school.

Learn about how to pay for college.

Step 4 - Placement assessment

Fill out the placement assessment form. This will help us determine which courses you need to begin with. After you submit the form, we’ll review it. You will receive a response in three to five business days with information about your placement.

Learn more about the placement process.

Step 5 - New student orientation

Chemeketa offers orientation for new students on campus (in person) and online. In-person orientation is more comprehensive and will help set you up right away for your first term. At in-person orientation, you will -

• Meet with an academic advisor
• Register for classes
• Get help with financial aid
• Learn about Chemeketa resources and technology

If you're unable to participate in person, you can complete the orientation online. You will need your Chemeketa user name and password. If you choose this orientation option, you will have to schedule a separate advising appointment at your preferred Chemeketa location. 

Learn more about your new student orientation. 

Step 6 - First term advising

If you attend new student orientation in person, you will receive first term advising at your orientation. If you complete your orientation online, you can book a separate appointment with an advisor. Your Chemeketa advisor will help you -

• Understand your placement 
• Choose your classes
• Learn about student resources
• Understand financial aid

Learn more about first term advising. 

Step 7 - Register and pay

Check your registration date for the term you plan to start classes. Log in to your Chemeketa account and register for classes. To learn how to register for your classes, watch this short video.

Payment is due on the first day of the term or within 10 days of registration (whichever is later). Late fees are applied on unpaid accounts throughout the term. Learn more about tuition and fees. You can also set up a payment plan.