Student Handbook 29
Academic Advising Academic Advisors , who are available
by appointment, will assist you with choosing your program or
transfer degree, developing an education plan and interpreting
your academic degree audit. Additional help with accessing
student records, transcripts and registration online is also
available. Call 503.399.5120 for more information or email
advising@ chemeketa.edu. Our office is located on the first floor
of Building 2, Room 115 and on the web at
go.chemeketa.edu/advising.
Accessibility Services in Building 2, Room 174, can provide
information about academic accommodations for course
work and testing, access to facilities, digital media formats,
sign language interpreters and campus resources. Students
are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services early in the
academic process to ensure materials and services are provided
in a timely manner. For information call 503.399.5192 or email
studentaccess@chemeketa.edu
Bookstore offers textbooks, student IDs, mail/UPS services, theater
tickets, fax, computers and electronics, general and reference
books, art/school supplies, gifts, candy/snacks, bus passes,
imprinted clothing, and much more. Open 7:30 am–5 pm with
extended hours the first two weeks of the term with the exception
of summer term. Located on the first floor, Building 1.
Career Services provides job search assistance, job listings for
part-time and full-time employment, one-on-one appointments
for resume and cover letter writing and review, and practice
job interviews. We hold recruiting events and career fairs
throughout the year to assist you in achieving your career goals.
Chemeketa students and alumni at all stages of their academic
and professional careers are encouraged to take advantage of
Career Services resources. To make an appointment log in to
My Chemeketa or call 503.399.5026
College Access Programs (CAP) include federally-funded TRIO
and CAMP programs, the STEPS program, and Chemeketa
Completion Program (CCP) to help low-income, first-generation
students, students with disabilities, parenting students, and
students from migrant backgrounds succeed in college. CAP
teaches students to be successful in school and in life to
overcome challenges, develop a growth mindset, and empower
them to be self-sufficient. Individualized services include
advising, textbook and calculator lending, tutoring, tuition-free
classes, scholarships and computer lab with free printing.
Contact CAP at 503.315.4293, visit Building 2, Room 230 or
online at go.chemeketa.edu/collegeaccess
Chemeketa Food Pantry is available as a free resource for any
member of the Chemeketa community that needs help making
ends meet. Receive basic items for you and your family—not
just staple foods, but also toiletries, cleaning products, baby
and pet care needs, and seasonal produce from the gardens
on campus and the Marion/Polk Food Share. The Food Pantry
is in Building 2, Room 176 as part of the Student Retention and
College Life. Visit our website for dates and hours of operation.
Chemeketa Foundation provides resources, opportunity and
hope to students in need through scholarships and assistance
funds. Our scholarship application is online only and takes an
average of 30 minutes to complete.
The application is open once per year, February1–March 31 for
the following academic year. Our average scholarship award is
$1,500. Our scholarships include support for student parents,
first-generation students, students in specific programs like
nursing, drafting, automotive, etc. Most of our scholarships are
need-based. You do not need a perfect GPA to apply. Students
must be attending at least part time with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
to qualify. Emergency funds are also available throughout the
year. Call 503.365.4747 for questions
Computer Center There is a student computer center for
your use in the Library, upstairs in Building 9. These computers
run the Windows operating system and have many common
software applications. Instructional assistants are available to
help you use the software for course assignments. Printing
is available from student computers or your wireless device.
Student ID card required. Online at go.chemeketa.edu/
computerlab
Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) program integrates a
student’s academic and career interests into a meaningful work
experience. Through this interaction, students are able to apply
classroom instruction and professional behaviors to real life
situations. The CWE program is located is in Building 38, or call
503.399.5028. go.chemeketa.edu/cwe
Counseling Services Chemeketa offers free, confidential
short-term counseling services to currently enrolled students.
Counselors assist with academic, career, crisis and personal
counseling and work with students to improve life skills, reduce
anxiety and manage stress, identify barriers to improve your
success and help with your career decision making. Please
call 503.399.5120 for more information or visit us at
go.chemeketa.edu/counseling
Financial Aid
various financial aid resources may be available
to you as a student. Stop by the office in the Enrollment Center,
Bldg. 2, Room 200, to learn more about eligibility requirements,
available amounts and other special information about options
such as grants, scholarships, loans or work study. Visit us online
at go.chemeketa.edu/financialaid; call 503.399.5018 or email
financialaid@chemeketa.edu. Applications and other forms are
available at any Chemeketa campus.
The Language Center welcomes students and staff in
the process of developing their language skill, meeting a
conversation partner to practice language, or studying for class.
The lab features two instructional classrooms with 46 networked
PC workstations for language practice, assessment, and
communication. It also has a variety of media for independent
language study including books to read, computer software,
websites, CDs, textbooks and DVDs. The language center
is located in Building 22, Rooms 108 and 109 on the Salem
campus. Contact us at 503.399.5290 or at
www.chemeketaesol.org
Services for Student Success—Also see the Phone Directory