Ready to train for a new career or earn a college degree? Yakima Valley College can help
Yakima Valley College is your pathway to an affordable college degree. YVC’s career pathways give students a roadmap to success with dozens of areas of study in Arts and Humanities, Business, Healthcare, Social Sciences and Education, STEM and Exploratory Studies. With 55 degree options, including five bachelor of applied science programs, and more than 100 short-term certificates, YVC offers numerous pathways into high-demand careers, professional advancement or transfer into four-year programs.
Registration is under way for Fall Quarter 2024 and classes begin September 23.
“Yakima Valley College is dedicated to offering programs and courses that are timely and relevant to our community members and taught by our expert faculty members,” says Vice President of Instruction and Student Services Jennifer Ernst.
View the full fall quarter class schedule.
No matter where you’re going, YVC is the place to start! With many academic options, you can complete the training, degree or certificate you need to get a great job, earn credits that transfer to a four-year university or just to brush up on skills in an area that interests you. YVC’s open-door policy enables all community members to enroll without regard for their past educational record.
Are you a first-time college student or transferring from another school and planning to earn a degree or certificate? New, transfer and returning degree-seeking students can visit YVC’s admissions website to apply and get started.
Are you interested in enrolling in a class or two for personal enrichment, professional development or just plain fun? Non-degree seeking students, those not intending to obtain a degree or certificate, are welcome to enroll in courses that total 11 credits or less per quarter. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. Registration takes place September 16 – 20 for part-time, non-degree/certificate-seeking students for fall quarter.
Senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, who are Washington state residents can take advantage of the Gold Card Program. This program allows seniors to attend state supported classes at a reduced cost on a space-available basis. Gold Card participants may enroll on the third day of the quarter or when the class has met at least once, whichever is later.
YVC is a public institution of higher education dedicated to strengthening our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility and sociocultural engagement. Founded in 1928, YVC serves all students holistically, supports all students’ learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways. As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, YVC cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.
Take the first step today! Visit yvcc.edu/apply to get started.
Press Release Contacts:
Dustin Wunderlich / 509.574.6870 / dwunderlich@yvcc.edu
Stefanie Menard / 509.574.4646 / smenard@yvcc.edu