International Students
Yakima Valley College (YVC) is an ideal college choice for international students from around the world. We offer high-quality instruction, small class sizes and affordable tuition. Here are some of the reasons students come to YVC’s International Student Program located in Yakima, Washington in the United States:
- Smaller class sizes, which allows easy access to instructors and helps you make friends.
- Much more affordable cost for school and living expenses.
- There are many opportunities to enjoy nature! You are surrounded by clean air and rugged outdoor experiences in the nearby mountains.
- You will have access to classes in clean and modern buildings which are outfitted with many technology enhancements including campus Wi-Fi.
- We provide on-campus, secure housing which is very popular with our international students. Living on campus makes classes very accessible while getting to live with other students in a culturally diverse community.
We want you to succeed in your studies and enjoy the best of American culture. The International Student Programs is here to support you every step of the way.
Apply for Admission
Interested in applying to Yakima Valley College as an international student? Just follow the steps below.
Acceptance and admission into the college is based on a thorough review and evaluation of the student’s entire application file. Please allow a minimum of eight weeks to process the application. Once students have fulfilled all admission requirements, they will receive a letter of acceptance and Form I-20 that they must take to the American Embassy or Consulate in order to apply for an F-1 visa. The I-20 cannot be sent until all documentation and a $30.00 application fee are received and the student is formally admitted to college.
For complete information on admission, see the catalog.