MONMOUTH – Western Oregon University has teamed with Chemeketa Community College to allow students to be jointly admitted and eligible to concurrently enroll in both institutions beginning fall 2006. The dual enrollment agreement will be signed on Thursday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the Chemeketa Community College Board Room.

A dual enrollment program offers students more options in curriculum and student activities. Students who are dual-enrolled will have access to student services at both institutions, including fee-based services for which they pay. Perhaps the most significant benefit is the ability to coordinate financial aid between the schools, making college more affordable.  

Students will pay tuition and fees at the institution where they are taking classes. Scholarship applications are available from both institutions, but financial aid will be given through the institution granting the student’s degree.

The benefits to this agreement for both institutions are increased enrollment and more effective and efficient use of resources between the institutions, including faculty, facilities and support services.

“This agreement enables both institutions to work together to provide students with greater access to a college degree,” said Dave McDonald, interim dean of admissions, retention and enrollment management. “We will be able to serve more students in better ways together than we could have on our own.”

Students will be admitted using the current WOU freshman and transfer admission requirements. The admission deadline will be one week before the start of classes each term based on WOU’s academic calendar.

The management of this program and academic advising will be shared between WOU’s Office of Admissions, Enrollment Management and Retention and Chemeketa’s Enrollment Services Department.

Interview contacts:

WOU: Dave McDonald, interim dean of admissions, retention and enrollment management; 503-838-8919
Chemeketa: Jim Eustrom, vice president for student affairs; 503-399-5076