New Student Orientation
Get ready for the next term by completing new student orientation.
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 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, you can complete the New Student Orientation online. You will need your Chemeketa user name and password. If you choose this orientation option, you will need to schedule a separate advising appointment at your preferred Chemeketa location. Select your entry term below to access your online orientation.
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Winter Term 2026 Orientation
If you're starting classes in Winter 2026, choose your orientation experience.
Chemeketa Polk
- Call 503.623.5567 to schedule your individual orientation and advising appointment.
Chemeketa Salem
(Group orientation)- December 1, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, Registration coming soon!
- December 4, 9 am to 12:30 pm, Registration coming soon!
- December 8, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, Registration coming soon!
- December 11, 9 am to 12:30 pm, Registration coming soon!
- December 15, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, Registration coming soon!
December 15 is the final in-person orientation for Salem! If all sessions are full, you can complete the orientation online.
Chemeketa Woodburn
- Call 503.981.8820 to schedule your individual orientation and advising appointment.
Chemeketa Yamhill Valley
- Call 503.472.9482 to schedule your individual orientation and advising appointment.
Online Orientation
- Available here in November 2025!
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Spring 2026 Orientation
If you're starting classes in Spring 2026, check back in February 2026 for registration and information.
Chemeketa Polk
- Information available in February 2026!
Chemeketa Salem
(Group orientation)- March 3, 9 am to 12:30 pm, Registration available in February 2026!
- March 5, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, Registration available in February 2026!
- March 9, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, Registration available in February 2026!
- March 12, 9 am to 12:30 pm, Registration available in February 2026!
- March 16, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, Registration available in February 2026!
March 16 is the final in-person orientation for Salem! If all sessions are full, you can complete the orientation online.
Chemeketa Woodburn
- Information available in February 2026!
Chemeketa Yamhill Valley
- Information available in February 2026!
Online Orientation
- Available here in February 2026!
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Summer and Fall Term 2026 Orientation
If you're starting classes in Summer or Fall 2026, check back in April 2026 for registration and information.
Chemeketa Polk
- Information available in April 2026!
Chemeketa Salem
(Group orientation)- Several date TBA, Registration available in April 2026!
Chemeketa Woodburn
- Information available in April 2026!
Chemeketa Yamhill Valley
- Information available in April 2026!
Online Orientation
- Available here in April 2026!