New Student Orientation
Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Admissions
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
admission@yvcc.edu
509-574-4712
Grandview Campus
Main, Building 56
admission@yvcc.edu
509-882-7015
New Student Orientation
The Student Success Initiatives office and Student Government at YVC sponsor New Student Orientation (NSO) to provide new college students an opportunity to learn how to navigate campus and introduce them to the YVC community.
At NSO, new students will begin to build a network of resources that will help them start their YVC journey on the right path.
- Degrees and programs offered at YVC
- Academic pathways and advising
- Learning to search and register for classes
- Understanding the important date calendars
- Accessing their ctcLink and Canvas accounts
- Academic resources
- Financial aid
- Tuition
- Textbooks
- Parking
New Student Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Summer 2025 | Early Fall 2025* | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to Apply and Pay Admissions Fee | May 22 | May 22 | August 12 |
| Deadline for Placement Testing | May 29 | May 29 | August 19 |
| Deadline to Make New Student Orientation Appointment | May 29 | May 29 | August 19 |
| New Student Orientation (Appointment Required) |
June 12 | June 12 | July 22 - 23 or August 26 - 28 |
*Incoming Fall 2025 students who have completed the application process by May 22 are eligible to attend the June 12 New Student Orientation (appointment required).
Have you selected your pathway yet? This helps us place you with the appropriate advisor based on your program.
Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Admissions
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
admission@yvcc.edu
509-574-4712
Grandview Campus
Main, Building 56
admission@yvcc.edu
509-882-7015