New College Student
Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Admissions
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
admission@yvcc.edu
509-574-4712
Grandview Campus
Main, Building 56
admission@yvcc.edu
509-882-7015
New College Student
We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing your education at Yakima Valley College. To start a degree or certificate program as a full- or part-time student you must apply for admission and take a placement test or provide transcripts for evaluation by the deadline. You’ll then be able to schedule your new student orientation session. Follow the steps in this brochure to get started!
Steps to Apply
Applying is easy! Just follow the steps below to complete admission to YVC.
- Apply now for admission online or in person at Deccio Higher Education Center.
- Pay the $30 application fee. The fee must be paid online as the last step in the application process.
- Applications for admission will not be processed until fee is paid.
Complete the FAFSA application at fafsa.gov or the WASFA application (undocumented Washington residents only) by March 1.
Contact the Financial Aid Office concerning specific application deadlines. Remember to check your financial aid information through your ctcLink account. By completing your admissions application and your FAFSA or WASFA, you will satisfy this step if you are eligible for financial aid.
Scholarship Opportunities
The YVC Foundation awards scholarships each year. Applications available on our Foundation page.
Applications are available between December-February for the following academic year.
YVC’s academic advising helps you develop a clear plan to achieve your education and career goals.
Before New Student Orientation, you’ll need to select your pathway using our Pathway Selection Tool.
Please Note: If you’re not sure, you can always start on our Exploratory Pathway.
ctcLink Info
You will need your student ctcLink ID, which you’ll receive when you complete your
application, and student email. You can use our Student Email Lookup Tool to find your student email.
All new students must have both English and math placements to register for classes. You have many options for placement, including the YVC placement assessments.
Once you have applied for admission and received your ctcLink student ID number, email placement@yvcc.edu for testing instructions.
- If you have graduated high school within the last two years, send your high school
transcript to placement@yvcc.edu to be evaluated for English and/or math placements.
- If you have taken a placement test at another college within the last two years, have
your results sent to YVC Testing Services: placement@yvcc.edu.
- If you have successfully completed English and/or math courses at another college, send an official college transcript to admission@yvcc.edu.
If you have attended another college or university, please request an official copy of your transcripts to be sent to Admissions.
Many of the selective admissions programs require transcripts as well. Please send a second official transcript directly to the program.
Look for a New Student Orientation email with time and date after:
• Your YVC application is processed
• Admissions has received your placement scores or transcripts
• You’ve selected a pathway
*Students who transfer or have completed 30+ college-level credits are not required to attend New Student Orientation
Questions about Academic Resources?
YVC Bookstore
Visit the Yakima Campus Bookstore! Now that you’ve registered for classes, it is time
to buy books. Visit the College Bookstore to locate and purchase your textbooks.
Student Support
YVC offers numerous academic supports including Counseling, Computer Labs, Math Center,
Tutoring Center, Writing Center, Speech and Language Center, and Library Services.
Disability Support Services, TRIO Support Services, CAMP and MESA to assist students.
Parking Permits
Student parking permits are not required on YVC campuses. Parking is available at no cost on a first-come, first served basis. Lots available for students on the Yakima Campus are A, B, F, H, I, K, L, N, O, P, Q and R. Students are not allowed to park on either the Yakima or Grandview campus in lots that require an employee or visitor permit. Learn more about parking.
Non Traditional Learning
YVC grants college level credit for some non-traditional learning. One form of non-traditional learning is standardized testing from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or College Level Examination Program (CLEP). YVC offers other forms of non-traditional learning. Visit the non-traditional learning page for more information.
Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Admissions
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
admission@yvcc.edu
509-574-4712
Grandview Campus
Main, Building 56
admission@yvcc.edu
509-882-7015