Dear students,

This quarter, Yakima Valley College will change our student technology and data systems to ctcLink, which will replace existing systems on our student portal. While we’ve all grown accustomed to our current system, it uses outdated technology that doesn’t offer the integrated online services you need. Our new system, ctcLink, offers many services online in a mobile-friendly way.

This email is the first in a series of emails you will receive with information about our move to ctcLink. We ask you to please pay close attention to the information in these emails, as this transition will affect every student attending YVC.

Following are important upcoming dates for you to keep in mind.

• Summer/Fall Quarter Schedule Available Online Monday, May 23
  As we look ahead, be aware that the Summer and Fall Quarter class schedules will be available to preview online for your planning purposes on Monday, May 23.
• Funding Disbursements Will Not Occur Between April 22 and May 20
  Due to the transition to ctcLink, financial aid and scholarship disbursements will not occur between April 22 and May 20, 2022.  Financial aid applications and funding disbursements will begin processing again after Monday, May 23.
• Cashiering Transactions Unavailable Between April 22 and May 23
  The last day for student and department cashiering transactions in business offices is Friday, April 22 until 3:30 p.m. Cashiering services will begin again on Monday, May 23 using the new ctcLink system.
• Summer Quarter Registration Begins for Continuing Students on Tuesday, May 31
  You will be using the new ctcLink system to register for classes beginning on Tuesday, May 31 for Summer Quarter. We will have videos and other online resources to help guide you through the new registration process using ctcLink. We’ll send you information about that in mid-May as we get closer to registration.

• Fall Quarter Registration Begins for Continuing Students on Wednesday, June 1
  You will be using the new ctcLink system to register for classes beginning on Wednesday, June 1 for Fall Quarter.

Keep Watching Your Email for More Important Information
Look for regular email updates as we get closer to our “go live” date of Monday, May 9, 2022.

We’ll work to keep you informed of the things you’ll need to do and the important dates when services may not be available due to the transition. We’ll also let you know about online information sessions we’re planning that will help answer questions and guide you through the transition to ctcLink.

While we understand moving to a new system may cause some frustration at first, we hope you will be patient with everyone as we learn this system together.

As always, if you want more information, refer to the ctcLink for Students website.