Chemeketa Community College

You can learn a lot about Chemeketa Community College by understanding the meaning of our name. Chemeketa means "gathering place" in the local Native American language of the Kalapuya. We translate that as "place of peace." We interpret it to mean "you are welcome here." Chemeketa transforms lives and strengthens communities through quality education, services, and workforce training. Chemeketa will be a gathering place for lifelong learning.