Application Process

To be considered for international (F-1) admission to Chemeketa, complete the following steps –

1. Gather your required documents:
   You will need the documents to complete your international student file:

   	Full time	Full Time Transfers
   Electronic Application	✔	✔
   Passport and Current visa	✔	✔
   Transcript (HS and/or College)	✔	✔
   Bank Statement (Or Scholarship letter)	✔	✔
   Transfer Form	NA	✔
   Previous I-20s	NA	✔

2. Begin your online application:
   Make sure to carefully answer the questions on your application form. Use accurate information. Once submitted you will receive an email to create your log in to the portal that will allow you to upload your additional documents Apply Here
   
   
3. Submit your documents:
   You will be able to upload the required documents through the application portal. See the list above for the documents you will need
   
   
4. We will Review:
   Once your application and documents are submitted we will review your file. We will send you an admission decision within a week to the email you provided on your application. Along with your admission decision we will send you instructions to create your student account
   
   
5. Issuing your I-20:
   1. If you are a new I-20 eligible student we will send your I-20 via email after your acceptance letter. You can continue to step #6
   2. If you are transferring from another school in the USA, you will need to provide your Chemeketa acceptance letter to your current school and ask them to transfer your SEVIS record to Chemeketa. Chemeketa will issue your new I-20 after we receive your record transfer. You can continue to step #7
   3. If you are applying as a part time student, you do not need an I-20 from us. If you want to change from part-time to become a full-time student, you will need to apply for full-time admission. You can skip to step #7
      
6. Pay your SEVIS fee and Schedule your Visa appointment:
   Along with your I-20 we sent you the link to pay for your SEVIS I-901. 
   1. Complete your I-901 SEVIS payment
   2. Schedule your visa appointment
   3. Notify us about your visa appointment by completing your Visa Appointment Form
7. Complete your prepayment for the term:
   Once you are certain that you plan to attend Chemeketa, please complete your tuition and fees prepayment. We will email you instructions via email when you are ready for this step
   
   
8. Complete your Placement Process:
   We will send you instructions on how to complete your Chemeketa placement test so keep an eye on your email for these instructions
   
   
9. Schedule your Orientation and Advising:
   We look forward to having you start your term at Chemeketa. After you complete steps 1-8, schedule your orientation appointment with your international advisor. They will send you a link to book this appointment. Check your Chemeketa email for instructions