With this spirit in mind we invite you to join us at Chemeketa to cultivate an understanding of the world around us. Chemeketa Community College is a two-year college located in Salem, Oregon. An equivalent of about 12,000 students attend the college each year.
Students have a variety of educational goals, and they come from all age groups and experiences.
About the Area Salem is the capital city of Oregon, a safe community, located in the Willamette Valley. The Willamette Valley's climate is mild. Although Oregon is best known for its rain that creates green farms and forests, it can be warm in the summer and it will occasionally snow in the winter. The Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains are a few hours away, offering a chance to ski or play at the beach. About Our Students and Programs Currently at Chemeketa there are about 200 international students representing a variety of cultures and ethnicities.