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Start Your Journey at YVC This Fall

Apply by Tuesday, August 12, to start your degree or certificate!

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Caps Off, Futures On

Highlights from the class of 2025

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Surgical Technology Program

Applications are now open to start YVC’s Surgical Technology program in Fall 2025.

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EXPLORE OUR CAREER PATHWAYS

Whatever your goals—a degree or certificate, job training or transfer to a university—Yakima Valley College offers quality educational programs at an affordable cost to help you reach them.

YVC offers over 55 professional/technical degrees, 100+ certificates and five bachelor of applied science degrees to prepare you for success in your career and life. Through our six academic pathways, YVC provides a “road map” to help you chart your path from your college journey into your next chapter.

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Arts & Humanities

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Business

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Healthcare

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Social Sciences & Education

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STEM

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Exploratory

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Campus News

Yakima Valley College — Your pathway to success!

Yakima Valley College is enrolling now for fall quarter 2025. The deadline to apply for full-time degree- or certificate-seeking......

Yakima Valley College’s TRIO Upward Bound program hosts summer experience

Yakima Valley College’s TRIO Upward Bound program hosts summer experience for students in the Yakima Valley....

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Events

Jul 04 2025
ALL DAY College-wide

Independence Day

Yakima Valley College closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. 

Jul 11 2025
ALL DAY College-wide

Winter 2026 Graduation Application Deadline

The Winter 2026 Graduation Application deadline is July 11.More Graduation Info

Jul 11 2025
ALL DAY College-wide

College Closed Fridays During Summer Quarter

Yakima Valley College is closed Fridays during Summer Quarter. 

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YVC By The Numbers

6,789

YVC Student Enrollment

75%

First Generation Students

$6,875

Average Scholarship Grant Received


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