Yakima Valley Community College

Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) is one of the oldest community colleges in Washington.

Overview

Founded in 1928, Yakima Valley Community College serves over 10,000 students a year through two campuses located in Yakima and Grandview, as well as learning centers located in Ellensburg, Toppenish and Sunnyside.

Centrally located in Washington, the Yakima River Valley is known for its sunshine, agriculture, outdoor activities and developing wine industry. Culturally and geographically diverse, the YVCC student population includes dual-enrollment high school students (Running Start), high school graduates, those in mid-career seeking job training or continuing education, as well as people learning English and other basic literacy skills.

College programs of study include university transfer in the arts and sciences and degrees in the health sciences and other vocational fields. The college also offers customized training for business and industry. YVCC has been designated by the United States Department of Education as a Hispanic-serving institution. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The Larson Gallery is operated by the college on its Yakima campus.

Athletics

Yakima Valley Community College competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) as the Yaks, fielding men's teams for baseball, women's teams for soccer, softball and volleyball and men's and women's teams for basketball.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Yakima Valley Community College Athletics". Yakima Valley Community College. Retrieved September 22, 2016.

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Coordinates: 46°35′11″N 120°31′41″W / 46.58639°N 120.52806°W / 46.58639; -120.52806


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