Additional Useful Information

Transportation Information 

Parking On Campus

Graduate students may park on campus if they purchase a parking permit through the Office of Campus Safety. New students are able to purchase Willamette parking permits at Orientation. If traveling to Willamette as a visitor, please contact the admission office to make arrangements for guest parking.

Taking the Bus

Salem transit operates a bus system called “Cherriots.” Discounted Cherriots bus passes may be purchased at the Office of Campus Safety. Cherriots can be contacted at (503) 588-2877. Bus stops can be found on State Street and 12th Street bordering campus.

Commute with Enterprise Carpool Service

Some Willamette Law students who live outside the Salem area find Commute with Enterprise to be a very helpful way to commute to class each day.  Students who use this service find it helpful to catch up on studying, readings, or relax before and after class each day.  

Oregon DMV

To find out more about licensing regulations in the State of Oregon, contact an Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services office. There are two offices in Salem:

Salem Resources 

About Salem and Oregon

• City of Salem
• Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
• Travel Portland
• Travel Salem
• Oregon State Parks
• Oregon Government
• Oregon State Bar
• Salem Young Professionals

For Families

• Directory of Schools in Oregon
• Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral Network

Local and Regional Newspapers

• The Statesman Journal
• The Oregonian

Voter Registration

Visit an Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) office for a free voter registration form. 

Diverse Community Resources

Resources by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Temporary Accommodations 

While the university does not provide temporary housing, there are a number of motels and hotels in the area, as well as bed and breakfasts and a Kampground of America (KOA) campground. You may also contact Travel Salem for more information about local accommodations. Their office is located at 181 High Street NE, Salem, (503) 581-4325 or (800) 874-7012, information@travelsalem.com.

The list of hotels below is a partial list of those available in the Salem area, and these facilities often offer special Willamette rates. However, call the hotel directly as rates do change.