With our many academic options, you can earn the training, certificate or degree you
need to get a great job, or you can earn credits that transfer to a four-year university.
YVC now offers several applied bachelor’s degree programs. Explore them to learn how
you can widen your career options in these high-demand fields.
Types of Students
![Student walks on campus with Clock Tower in the background.](/media/yvcc/images/Catalog.jpg)
New Student
New students who have never applied to Yakima Valley College before. Welcome!
![Instructor works with student in the computer lab.](/media/yvcc/images/ContinuingEducation.jpg)
Returning Student
Students returning who have applied before but have been gone for more than a year.
![Math instructor writes problem on the board.](/media/yvcc/images/FinishHighSchool.jpg)
![Nursing student works with medical instrument during class.](/media/yvcc/images/IncomeBasedTuition.jpg)
Applied Bachelors
Students who want to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at YVC.
![Student sitting at table in between classes in a YVC common area.](/media/yvcc/images/StudentinCommonSpace.jpg)
English Language Courses
Students attending YVC for English Language Acquisition (ELA), also known as English as a Second Language (ESL).
![Instructor works with two students on an assignment](/media/yvcc/images/LearnEnglish.jpg)
GED & Adult Basic Skills (ABE)
Students taking GED preparation courses or those taking Adult Basic Education courses.
![Two students work together on an assignment using a lap top.](/media/yvcc/images/ProgramA-Z.jpg)
Running Start Student
High school students who are interested in Running Start can earn both high school and college credits.
![Student working on their lap top between classes in a YVC common area.](/media/yvcc/images/StudentComputer1.jpg)
High School Completion
High school students wanting to complete high school at YVC rather than their assigned high school.
![Student pointing to something on a classmates lap top during class.](/media/yvcc/images/Student-Computer-3.jpg)
Underage Student
Students under age 18 years of age not enrolled in Running Start but who want to enroll
in courses.
![Student works on assignment on his lap top.](/media/yvcc/images/StudentComputer4.jpg)
International Student
Students who live outside the United States or have recently moved to the U.S.
![Student speaks to YVC employee at an admin building](/media/yvcc/images/PayingForCollege.jpg)
Non-Degree Seeking Student
Students who want to take classes but are not seeking to complete a degree or certificate.
![Student points to paper in class.](/media/yvcc/images/RunningStart.jpg)
Veterans
Students who are vetarns can take advantage of our outstanding veteran support services.
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