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Yakima Valley Community College is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in 1928, the college has a long tradition of quality in teaching and in its commitment to students.
Yakima Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution of higher education which is a part of one of the best comprehensive community college systems in the nation. As such, the college offers programs in adult basic education, English as a Second Language, lower division arts and sciences, professional and technical education, and community services.
Yakima Valley Community College employs a talented and dedicated faculty whose primary interest is in delivering the best possible instruction to students.
Accreditation and Affiliations
The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, having been reviewed and reaccredited in 2006. Credits earned in nearly all courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to other colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to the institution being accredited, several Workforce Education programs have earned special accreditation or recognition in their field of specialty. Additional information on this accreditation or recognition may be found in this catalog in the introductory comments for each of the following fields of study: the allied health technologies of medical assisting and surgical technology, automotive service technology, dental hygiene, nursing, radiologic sciences, and veterinary technology.
Yakima Valley Community College is affiliated with the American Association of Community Colleges. Further information on YVCC's accreditation can be obtained by contacting the Office of the President.
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This page was modified on:
9/16/2009 2:35 PM
Created and maintained by: SWest@yvcc.edu
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