Questions? Contact Us.

Office of Registration
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
509-574-4712

Grandview Campus
Main, Building 56
509-574-4712

Email
registration@yvcc.edu

Commencement

Student dressed in cap and gown speaks at YVC commencement.

Commencement 2025
June 13, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Yakima Valley SunDome

Commencement is held once a year. Students who will have completed the requirements and have turned in a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree application for fall, winter, spring, or summer may register to participate in the ceremony.

Guests are welcome to attend our celebration at the SunDome or watch our livestream of Commencement on YVC’s YouTube channel.

Please see the “How can I participate in Commencement” tab below for instructions on how to register for this year’s commencement.


2024 Commencement Photos

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Apply For Graduation

  • Fill out a degree application with your advisor. Application forms for degrees and certificates are available from your advisor or online.
    • Make sure the application is signed by both you and your advisor.
    • Ensure that the email address on the application form matches your email in your student profile. Check ctcLink to confirm it is correct.
  • Pay the $10 application fee
    • You can pay at the cashier counter
    • Yakima- Deccio Building 8
    • Grandview- Main Building 
    • You can pay via phone during office hours: 509.574.4660
    • Questions? cashier@yvcc.edu
    • Applications will not be processed until fee is paid
  • Email the application to graduation@yvcc.edu

The Graduation Evaluator will review your application. If the degree application cannot be approved as submitted, you will be notified in writing. For more specific information on graduation requirements, please review the YVC College Catalog. Also, please feel free to contact the Registration and Records Office at 509.574.4700 or by email at graduation@yvcc.edu for further information.