LOCATION Yakima, Washington, USA Pacific Northwest region of the United States County is the second largest land area in Washington State Seventh largest population area in Washington State   CAMPUS Campus Map

• One of the oldest community colleges in Washington State
• Founded in 1928
• Serves over 10,000 students a year
• Talented and dedicated faculty
• University Transfer
• Two campuses
• Variety of Programs of Study

WEATHER

• Fall Quarter
  • September has warm days and cooler nights.
  • October through December temperatures start cooling down.
  • Chances of snow during the winter months with freezing temperatures.
  • Suggested clothing: Jeans, sweatshirts, tennis shoes, warm jackets.
• Winter Quarter
• January and February are cold, with freezing temperatures and chances of snow.
• March and April, temperatures start rising with chances of rain.
• Suggested clothing: Snow jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, and snow boots.
• Spring Quarter 
  • April through June, temperatures start to increase between 75° and 85° (25°-35°C).
  • Wet season with higher chances of rain.
  • Suggested clothing: Jeans, sweatshirts, tennis shoes, rain jackets.
• Summer Quarter
  • June through August are the hottest months in Yakima.
  • Temperatures ranging from 80° to lower 100° F.
  • Dry season with minimal amounts of rain.
  • Suggested clothing: Jeans, light weight shirts or blouses, tennis shoes.

Yakima Valley Community College is affiliated with the American Association of Community Colleges.