About Chemeketa Community College
Chemeketa Community College is a public community college based in Salem, Oregon, serving the Mid-Willamette Valley and surrounding communities. It offers open-access higher education and workforce training through its main campus and additional locations in the region. The college is part of Oregon’s community college system and serves both recent high school graduates and adult learners.
The college offers associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways, career and technical education, and continuing education options. Its academic offerings are designed to support students who plan to enter the workforce directly as well as those who intend to transfer to a four-year institution. Community colleges like Chemeketa typically emphasize flexible scheduling, practical training, and transfer preparation.
- Public community college serving Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley
- Transfer and career pathways for students pursuing either university transfer or workforce entry
- Open-access mission with flexible options for a wide range of learners
- Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Credit review available through registrar and transfer-credit processes