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Five different bachelor of applied science degrees, 55 associate degrees, and over 100 certificate of achievement programs.

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No matter where you’re going, Yakima Valley College (YVC) is the place to start.

With our many academic options, you can earn the training, degree, or certificate you need to get a great job, or you can earn credits that transfer to a four-year university.

YVC now offers several applied bachelor’s degree programs. Explore them now to learn how you can widen your career options in these high-demand fields.

NEW STUDENT

New students who have never applied to Yakima Valley College before. Welcome!

RETURNING STUDENT

Students returning who have applied before but have been gone for more than a year.

TRANSFER STUDENT

Students who have earned credits at a previous college or university.

RUNNING START STUDENTS

High school students who are interested in Running Start can earn both high school and college credits.

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION

High School students wanting to complete high school at YVC rather than their assigned high school.

UNDERAGE STUDENTS

Students under age 18 years of age not enrolled in Running Start but want to enroll in courses.

APPLIED BACHELOR'S

Students who want to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at YVC.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

Students attending YVC for English Language Acquisition (ELA).

GED & ADULT BASIC SKILLS (ABE)

Students taking GED preparation courses or those taking Adult Basic Education courses.

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