Important Dates
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Office of Registration
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
509-574-4700
Grandview Campus
Main, Building 56
509-882-7015
Email
registration@yvcc.edu
Important Dates
Your success at YVC is our top priority! The dates and deadlines listed below are important pieces of information to know for success in your college journey, which is why we’ve gathered them here for easy reference. Please note that these dates are subject to change. You can also find information about these dates and all campus events on our main calendar.
| Event | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees Due* | Dec. 8, 2025 (If registered by Dec. 8) Dec. 29 (If registered after Dec. 8 |
Mar. 3, 2026 (If registered by Mar. 3) Mar. 24, 2026 (If registered after Mar. 3) |
June 10, 2026 |
Aug. 24, 2026 Sep. 15, 2026 |
| Drop for Non Payment | January 15, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Nov. 3 - Dec. 8, 2025 | Feb. 10 - Mar. 3, 2026 | Not Available Summer Quarter |
TBD | |
| First Class Day | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 31, 2026 | June 22, 2026 | Sep. 21, 2026 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | Feb. 20, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | July 23, 2026 | Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Census Date* | Jan. 16, 2026 | Apr. 13, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Oct. 2, 2026 |
* For any registrations after the tuition and fee due date listed, tuition is due at the time of registration. Any student who has not paid tuition and fees in full, qualified for a waiver, established a payment plan, or received a guarantee from a third-party payer may be dropped from classes on or before the census date.
| Event | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admissions Deadline for New Degree/Certificate Seeking Students | Nov. 24, 2025 | Feb. 17, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Aug, 9, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline for College/High School Transcripts | Nov. 24, 2025 | Feb. 17, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Aug, 9, 2026 |
| Registration Times Posted in for Current Students | Nov. 3, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | N/A | May 4, 2026 |
| Advance Registration (Current Degree/Certificate Seeking Students) | Nov. 4 - 14, 2025 | Feb. 10 - 20, 2026 | May 13, 2026 (Open for all students) |
May 11 - 21, 2026 |
| Registration Begins for Returning and Transfer Students Begins | Nov. 17, 2025 | Feb. 23, 2026 | May 13, 2026 (Open for all students) |
May 24, 2026 |
| New Student Orientation |
Dec. 5, 2025 |
Mar. 19, 2026 |
June 11, 2026 |
June 11 Aug. 25-27 |
| Registration for Non Degree/Certificate Seeking Students | Dec. 29, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026 | Mar, 23 - 27, 2026 | May 13, 2026 (Open for all students) |
Sep. 14 -18, 2026 |
| Advising Days | Feb. 10, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | No Summer Advising Day | Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Event | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 5, 2026 | Mar. 31, 2026 | June 22, 2026 | Sep. 21, 2026 |
| Last Day of Classes | Mar. 13, 2026 | Jun. 5, 2026 | August 6, 2026 | Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Finals* | Mar. 16 - 18, 2026 | Jun. 8 - 10, 2026 | N/A | Dec. 7-9, 2026 |
| Mar. 24, 2026 | Jun. 16, 2026 | August 12, 2026 | Dec. 15, 2026 | |
| Commencement | NONE | Jun. 12, 2026 | NONE | NONE |
* View the full final exam schedule in the accordion below.
| Event | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students Can Without Instructor Signature | Jan. 5 - 6, 2026 | Mar. 31 - Apr. 1, 2026 | June 22-23, 2026 | Sep. 21-22, 2026 |
| Drop Classes with 100% Refund | Jan. 5 - 9, 2026 | Mar. 31 - Apr. 6. 2026 | June 22-25, 2026 | Sep. 21-27, 2026 |
| Students Can With Instructor Signature/Email | Jan. 7 - 9, 2026 | Apr. 2 - 3, 2026 | June 24-25, 2026 | Sep. 23-25, 2026 |
| Students Can Drop Class Without Appearing on Transcript | Jan. 5 - 16, 2026 | Mar. 31 - Apr. 13, 2026 | June 22 - July 1, 2026 | Sep. 21 - Oct, 2, 2026 |
| Drop Classes with 50% Refund | Jan. 12 - 23, 2026 | Apr. 7 - Apr. 20, 2026 | June 26 - July 1, 2026 | Sep. 28 - Oct. 11, 2026 |
| Students Can Withdraw From a Class ('W" Appears on Transcript) | Jan. 19 - Feb, 20, 2026 | Apr. 14 - May 15, 2026 | July 2 - July 23, 2026 | Oct. 5 - Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course | Feb. 20, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | July 23, 2026 | Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Event | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Breaks | Mar, 23 - 30 , 2026 | Jun 11 - 21, 2026 | August 7 - September 20, 2026 | Dec. 14, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 |
| Campus Closures |
New Year's Day MLK Jr. Day President's Day |
Memorial Day |
Juneteenth Independence Day (Observed) Labor Day |
Veterans Day Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day Nov. 25-27
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Plan ahead for finals week! View the official Final Exam Schedule to know when and where your exams will take place.
Calendar By Quarter
| Date | Important Date Information |
|---|---|
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Oct 27 |
Winter Quarter 2026 class schedule available on ctcLink. |
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Oct 27 |
Winter Quarter advance registration times available in ctcLink for currently enrolled students. |
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Nov 3 |
Currently enrolled degree/certificate seeking VA students eligible to register |
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Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
Enrollment period for 2026 Winter Quarter tuition payment plan. |
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Nov 4-14 |
Advance Winter Quarter registration begins for currently enrolled degree/certificate seeking students. |
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Nov 17 |
Returning and transfer student (30+ college credits) Winter Quarter 2026 registration begins. |
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Nov 24 |
Deadline: All transcripts (college and High School) must be received for Winter Quarter 2026 for full or part-time transfer student admission. |
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Nov 24 |
Deadline: Last day to apply and pay admission fee for Winter Quarter 2026 admission for new, *returning, and transfer full or part-time students seeking a degree or certificate. |
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Dec 5 |
Deadline: Last day for students to complete placement (testing) and schedule New Student Orientation appointment in Yakima and Grandview. |
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Dec 8 |
**Tuition due by 3:30pm for Winter Quarter 2026 if registered on or before this date. |
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Dec 11 |
New Student Orientation: By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office at 509.574.4712 for details. |
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Dec 15 – Jan 2 |
Winter holiday break- Limited college services available. |
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Dec 24 - 25 |
Christmas Eve & Day - Observed Holidays - College closed. |
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Dec 29 – Jan 2 |
Winter Quarter registration begins for part-time non-degree/certificate seeking students. |
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Dec 29 |
**Tuition due by 3:30pm for Winter Quarter if registered after December 8th. |
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Jan 1, 2026 |
New Year’s Holiday (observed) – College closed. |
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Jan 5 |
Winter Quarter 2026 classes begin. |
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Jan 5- Jan 6 |
Current students can add a class without an instructor signature through their online ctcLink account. |
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Jan 7 – Jan 9 |
Students can add a class with instructor signature. Class adds must be completed on an . |
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Jan 5 – Jan 11 |
Refunds- 100% refund period ends on January 11th. |
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Jan 5 – Jan 16 |
Students can drop a class in this period and the class does not appear on transcript. All drops after January 9th must be completed on an and submitted to Registration. |
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Jan 15 |
Final drop for nonpayment process. Any classes added after this date will not be dropped for nonpayment. Student is responsible for all charges and nonpayment will result in tuition blocks and possibility of being sent to collections |
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Jan 16 |
Census Date- last day to adjust enrollment level for Financial Aid. |
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Jan 12 – Jan 23 |
Refunds- 50% refund period ends on January 23rd. |
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Jan 19- Feb 20 |
Students can withdraw from a class in this period and the grade appears as a “W” on transcript. Drops must be completed on an . |
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Jan 19 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - College closed. |
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Feb 2 |
Summer Quarter 2026 graduation application deadline. |
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Feb 6 |
Incomplete grades for Fall Quarter 2025 due in Records & Registration Office. |
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Feb 10 |
Advising Day – No day-time classes are held on advising day. Evening classes that begin after 6:30pm are held at their normal times. All Bachelor of Applied Science classes follow their regular schedule. |
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Feb 16 |
President’s Day Holiday – College closed. |
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Feb 20 |
Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Winter Quarter. Drops must be completed on an . |
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Feb 28 |
Deadline: Last day to submit Winter/Spring/Summer 2026 degree/certificate applications to be included in the June commencement program. |
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Mar 13 |
Last day of classes for Winter Quarter. |
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Mar 16 – Mar 18 |
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Mar 20 |
Grades due in Registration & Records Office by 4:00pm. |
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Mar 23 –Mar 30 |
Spring Vacation, limited college services available. |
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Mar 24 |
Grades available in ctcLink. |
* Returning students are students who have not attended YVC for the last four or more quarters (not including summer).
** If you are receiving financial aid assistance you are responsible for verifying that your funds are ready to apply to tuition and fees. Currently enrolled students may be dropped from all classes if your tuition is not paid by this date.
|
Date |
Important Date Information |
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Feb 2 |
Spring Quarter 2026 class schedule available in . |
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Feb 2 |
Spring Quarter advance registration times available in for currently enrolled students. |
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Feb 6 |
Summer 2026 graduation application deadline |
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Feb 9 |
Currently enrolled degree/certificate seeking VA student eligible to register. |
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Feb 10 – Feb 20 |
Advance Spring Quarter registration begins for currently enrolled degree/certificate seeking students. |
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Feb 10 – Mar 3 |
Enrollment period for 2026 Spring Quarter tuition payment plan. |
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Feb 16 |
President’s Day Holiday – College Closed |
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Feb 23 |
Returning and transfer student (30+ college credits) Spring Quarter 2026 registration begins. |
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Feb 17 |
Deadline: All transcripts (college and High School) must be received for Spring Quarter 2026 for full or part-time transfer student admission. |
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Feb 17 |
Deadline: Last day to apply and pay admission fee for Spring Quarter 2026 admission for new, *returning, and transfer full or part-time students seeking a degree or certificate. |
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Feb 26 |
Deadline: Last day for students to complete placement (testing) and schedule New Student Orientation appointment in Yakima and Grandview. |
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Feb 28 |
Deadline: Last day to submit Winter/Spring/Summer 2026 degree/certificate applications to be included in the June commencement program. |
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Mar 3 |
**Tuition due by 3:30 p.m. for Spring Quarter 2026 if registered on or before this date. |
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March 19 |
New Student Orientation: By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office at 509.574.4712 for details |
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Mar 23 – Mar 30 |
Spring Vacation - Limited college services available. |
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Mar 24 |
**Tuition due by 3:30 p.m. for Spring Quarter 2026 if registered after March 3. |
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Mar 23 – Mar 27 |
Spring Quarter registration begins for part-time non-degree/certificate seeking students. |
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Mar 31 |
Spring Quarter 2026 classes begin. |
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Mar 31- April 1 |
Students can add a class without instructor signature via . |
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Mar 31- April 6 |
Refunds- 100% refund period ends April 6. Drops can be completed in or by using the . |
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April 2- April 3 |
Students can add a class with instructor permission email. Class adds will need to be completed using . |
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Mar 31 – Apr 13 |
Students can drop a class in this period and the class does not appear on transcript. All drops after April 6 must be done using the |
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Apr 7 – Apr 20 |
Refunds- 50% refund period ends on April 20. Drops must be completed by using the |
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April 10 |
Final drop for nonpayment process. Any classes added after this date will not be dropped for nonpayment. Student is responsible for all charges and nonpayment will result in tuition blocks and possibility of being sent to collections |
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April 13 |
Census Date- last day to adjust enrollment level for Financial Aid |
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Apr 14 – May 15 |
Students can withdraw from a class in this period and the grade appears as a “W” on transcript. Drops must be completed by using the . |
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Apr 17 |
Faculty deadline for ordering caps and gowns. |
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May 1 |
Incomplete grades for Winter Quarter 2026 due in Records & Registration Office |
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May 12 |
Advising Day – No day-time classes are held on advising day. Evening classes that begin after 6:30 p.m. are held at their normal times. All Bachelor of Applied Science classes follow their regular schedule. |
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May 15 |
Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Spring Quarter. Drops must be completed by using the |
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May 15 |
Fall Quarter 2026 graduation application deadline. |
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May 25 |
Memorial Day Holiday – College Closed |
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Jun 5 |
Last day of classes for Spring Quarter. |
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Jun 8 – Jun 10 |
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Jun 12 |
Grades due in Registration & Records Office by 4 p.m. |
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Jun 12 |
Commencement – 6 p.m. |
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Jun 16 |
Grades available in . |
* Returning students are students who have not attended YVC for the last four or more quarters (not including summer).
** If you are receiving financial aid assistance you are responsible for verifying that your funds are ready to apply to tuition and fees. Currently enrolled students may be dropped from all classes if your tuition is not paid by this date.
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Date |
Important Date Information |
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June 19 |
College is closed on Fridays through August |
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May 13-June 22 |
Summer Quarter 2026 online registration begins. Open for all students. |
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May 20 |
Deadline: Last day to and pay admission fee for Summer Quarter 2026 for new, *returning, and transfer full or part-time students seeking a degree or certificate. |
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May 20 |
Deadline: All transcripts (college and High School) must be received for Summer Quarter 2026 for full or part- time transfer student admission. |
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May 27 |
Deadline: Last day for students to complete placement (testing) and schedule New Student Orientation appointment in Yakima. |
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Jun 11 |
New Student Orientation Summer 2026: By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office 509.574.4712 for details. |
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Jun 10 |
**Tuition due by 3:30 p.m. for Summer Quarter |
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Jun 19 |
Juneteenth – Observed Holiday, College Closed |
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Jun 22 |
Summer Quarter 2026 classes begin. |
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Jun 22-Jun 23 |
Students can add a class without instructor signature via |
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Jun 24 – Jun 25 |
Students can add a class with instructor signature. Class add must be completed on-line and submitted to Registration. |
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Jun 22 – Jun 25 |
*Refunds- 100% refund period ends on June 25th. Drops can be completed through or by using the online |
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Jun 22– Jul 1 |
Students can drop a class in this period and the class does not appear on transcript. All drops after June 25th must be done using the on-line |
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Jun 26 – July 1 |
*Refunds- 50% refund period ends on July 1st. Drops must be completed on an Add/Drop Form and submitted to Registration. Drops must be completed by using the online |
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Jun 30 |
Final drop for nonpayment process. Any classes added after this date will not be dropped for nonpayment. Student is responsible for all charges and nonpayment will result in tuition blocks and possibility of being sent to collections |
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July 1 |
Census Date-last day to adjust enrollment level for Financial Aid |
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Jul 2 – Jul 23 |
Students can withdraw from a class in this period and the grade appears as a “W” on transcript. Drops must be completed by using the on-line |
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July 10 |
Winter Quarter 2027 graduation application deadline |
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Jul 21 |
New Student Orientation Fall 2026. By appointment only. Call Admissions Office 509.574.4712 for details |
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Jul 23 |
Deadline: Last day to withdraw from classes for Summer Quarter |
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Aug 6 |
Last day of Summer Quarter. |
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Aug 10 |
Grades due in Registration & Records Office by 4:00 p.m. |
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Aug 12 |
Grades for Summer Quarter available through . |
* Returning students are students who have not attended YVC for the last four or more quarters (not including summer).
** If you are receiving financial aid assistance you are responsible for verifying that your funds are ready to apply to tuition and fees. Currently enrolled students may be dropped from all classes if your tuition is not paid by this date.
| Date | Important Date Information |
| May 4 | Fall Quarter class schedule available in . |
| May 4 | Fall Quarter advance registration times available on for currently enrolled students. |
| May 11 | Fall 2026 Advising Day for currently enrolled students. Evening classes that begin after 6:30pm are held at normal times. All Bachelor classes follow their regular schedule |
| May 11 - May 21 | Advanced Fall Quarter registration begins for currently enrolled degree/certificate seeking students. |
| May 24 | Returning and transfer students (30+ college credits) Fall Quarter 2026 registration begins. |
| June 10 | Early Fall/Summer New Student Orientation. By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office 509.574.4712 for details. |
| July 21 | Fall New Student Orientation. By appointment only. Call Admission Office 509.574.4712 |
| Aug 9 | Deadline: All transcripts (college and High School) must be received for Fall Quarter 2026 for full or part-time transfer student admission by 3:00pm. |
| Aug 9 | Deadline: Last day to and pay admission fee for Fall Quarter 2026 admission for new, *returning, and transfer full or part-time students seeking a degree or certificate. |
| Aug 16 | Deadline: Last day for students to complete placement (testing) and schedule New Student Orientation appointment in Yakima and Grandview. |
| Aug 24 | **Tuition due by 4:00pm for Fall Quarter 2026, if registered on or before this date. |
| Sept 7 | Labor Day Holiday- College Closed |
| Aug 25-27 | New Student Orientation Fall 2026: By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office 509.574.4712 for details. |
| Sep 14 | Offices Closed-Convocation until 1:00pm. Grandview campus closed all day |
| Sep 15 | **Tuition due by 4:00pm for Fall Quarter 2026, if registered after August 24. |
| Sep 14 – Sep 18 | Fall Quarter registration begins for part-time non-degree/certificate seeking students. |
| Sep 21 | Fall Quarter 2026 classes begin. |
| Sep 21 – Sep 22 | Students can add a class in , no instructor signature needed. |
| Sep 21 – Sep 27 | Refunds- 100% refund period ends on September 27. Drops can be completed on or by using the Add/Drop Form |
| Sep 23 – Sep 25 | Students can add a class with instructor permission. Class adds will need to be completed using |
| Sep 21– Oct 2 | Students can drop a class in this period and the class does not appear on transcript.
All drops after September 25 must be completed on an and submitted to Registration. |
| Sep 28 – Oct 11 | Refunds- 50% refund period ends on October 11. Drops must be completed on an . |
| Oct 5 – Nov 6 | Students can withdraw from a class in this period and the grade appears as a “W” on transcript. Drops must be completed on an . |
| Oct 1 | Final drop for nonpayment process. Any classes added after this date will not be dropped for nonpayment. Student is responsible for all charges and nonpayment will result in tuition blocks and possibility of being sent to collections |
| Oct 2 | Census Date- last day to adjust enrollment level for Financial Aid |
| Oct 19 | Assessment Work Day- No day classes. |
| Oct 23 | Incomplete grades for Summer Quarter 2026 and Spring Quarter 2026 due in Records & Registration Office. |
| Nov 3 | Advising Day Winter 2027 for currently enrolled students – No daytime classes are held on advising day. Evening classes that begin after 6:30pm are held at their normal times. All Bachelor of Applied Science classes follow their regular schedule. |
| Nov 6 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Fall Quarter. Drops must be completed on an . |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day Observed – College closed. |
| Nov 16 | Spring Quarter 2027 graduation application deadline. |
| Nov 25 – Nov 27 | Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day - College closed. |
| Dec 7– Dec 9 | Fall Quarter final exams and/or Instruction |
| Dec 10 – Dec 11 | No classes; limited college services available. |
| Dec 10 | Winter 2027 New Student Orientation. By appointment only. Contact Admissions 509.574-4712 |
| Dec 14 – Jan 1,2027 | Winter break - limited college services available. |
| Dec 15 | Grades available in . |
| Dec 24-25 | College Closed Christmas Eve-Observed, Christmas Day college closed |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day Observed. College closed |
* Returning students are students who have not attended YVC for the last four or more quarters (not including summer).
** If you are receiving financial aid assistance you are responsible for verifying that your funds are ready to apply to tuition and fees. Currently enrolled students may be dropped from all classes if your tuition is not paid by this date.
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Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Registration
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
509-574-4700
Grandview Campus
Main, Building 56
509-882-7015
Email
registration@yvcc.edu