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 | Fall 2026 |
Winter 2027 |
Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees Due* |
Aug. 24, 2026 Sep. 15, 2026 |
Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 28, 2026 |
Mar. 2, 2027 Mar. 16, 2027 |
| Drop for Non Payment | Oct. 1, 2026 | Jan. 14, 2027 | Apr. 9, 2027 |
| May 11 - Sept. 15 | Oct. 26, 2026 - Jan. 14, 2027 | Feb. 8 - Apr. 9 | |
| First Class Day | Sep. 21, 2026 | Jan. 4, 2027 | Mar. 30, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | Nov. 6, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
| Census Date* | Oct. 2, 2026 | Jan. 15, 2027 | Apr. 12, 2027 |
* 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 | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admissions Deadline for New Degree/Certificate Seeking Students | Aug, 10, 2026 | Nov. 23, 2026 | Feb. 17, 2027 |
| Submission Deadline for College/High School Transcripts | Aug, 10, 2026 | Nov. 23, 2026 | Feb. 17, 2027 |
| Registration Times Posted in for Current Students | May 4, 2026 | Oct. 26, 2026 | Feb. 8, 2027 |
| Advance Registration (Current Degree/Certificate Seeking Students) | May 11 - 21, 2026 | Nov. 3 - 13, 2026 |
Feb. 9 - 19, 2027 |
| Registration Begins for Returning and Transfer Students Begins | May 24, 2026 | Nov. 16, 2026 | Feb. 22, 2027 |
| New Student Orientation |
June 11 Aug. 25-27 |
Dec. 10 , 2026 |
Mar. 18 , 2027 |
| Registration for Non Degree/Certificate Seeking Students | Sep. 14 -18, 2026 | Dec. 28, 2026 - Jan, 1, 2027 | Mar. 23 - 29, 2027 |
| Advising Days | Nov. 3, 2026 | Feb. 16, 2027 | Feb. 9, 2027 |
| Event | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Sep. 21, 2026 | Jan. 4, 2027 | Mar. 30, 2027 |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 4, 2026 | Mar. 12, 2027 | Jun. 4, 2027 |
| Finals* | Dec. 7-9, 2026 | Mar. 15-17, 2027 | Jun. 7 - 9, 2027 |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Mar. 23, 2027 | Jun. 15, 2027 | |
| Commencement | NONE | NONE | Jun. 11, 2027 |
* View the full final exam schedule in the accordion below.
| Event | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students Can Without Instructor Signature | Sep. 21-22, 2026 | Jan. 4-5, 2027 | Mar. 30-31, 2027 |
| Drop Classes with 100% Refund | Sep. 21-27, 2026 | Jan. 4-10, 2027 | Mar. 30 - Apr. 5, 2027 |
| Students Can With Instructor Signature/Email | Sep. 23-25, 2026 | Jan. 6, 2027 | Apr. 1, 2027 |
| Students Can Drop Class Without Appearing on Transcript | Sep. 21 - Oct, 2, 2026 | Jan. 4-17, 2027 | Mar. 30 - Apr. 12, 2027 |
| Drop Classes with 50% Refund | Sep. 28 - Oct. 11, 2026 | Jan. 11-24, 2027 | Apr. 6-19, 2027 |
| Students Can Withdraw From a Class ('W" Appears on Transcript) | Oct. 5 - Nov. 6, 2026 | Jan. 18 - Feb. 19, 2027 |
Apr. 13 - May 14, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course | Nov. 6, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2027 |
May 14, 2027 |
| Event | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Breaks | Dec. 14, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | Mar. 22-29, 2027 | Jun. 14 - 21, 2027 |
| Campus Closures |
Veterans Day Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day Nov. 25-27
|
Martin Luther King Jr. Day President's Day |
Memorial Day |
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 |
| May 4 | Fall Quarter class schedule available in . |
| May 4 | Fall Quarter advance registration times available on for currently enrolled students. |
| May 11 - Sept. 15 | Enrollment period for 2026 Fall Quarter tuition payment plan. |
| May 12 | 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 12 - 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 10 | 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 10 | 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 | Convocation - Offices Closed on all campuses and learning centers for the 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 16 | President's Inauguration - college offices will be closed to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| 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.
| Date | Important Dates & Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Winter Quarter 2027 class schedule available in . |
| Oct 26 | Winter Quarter advance registration times available in for currently enrolled students. |
| Oct 26 - Jan 14 | Enrollment period for 2027 Winter Quarter tuition payment plan. |
| Nov 2 | Currently enrolled degree/certificate-seeking VA students eligible to register. |
| Nov 3 | Winter 2027 Advising Day for currently enrolled students. No daytime classes. Evening classes beginning after 6:30 p.m. meet as scheduled. All Bachelor classes follow their regular schedule. |
| Nov 3–13 | Advance Winter Quarter registration begins for currently enrolled degree/certificate-seeking students. |
| Nov 16 | Returning and transfer student Winter Quarter 2027 registration begins for students with 30 or more college credits. |
| Nov 23 | Deadline: All transcripts, including college and high school transcripts, must be received for Winter Quarter 2027 for full- or part-time transfer student admission. |
| Nov 23 | Deadline: Last day to apply and pay the admission fee for Winter Quarter 2027 admission for new, returning, and transfer full- or part-time students seeking a degree or certificate. |
| Nov 30 | Deadline: Last day for students to complete placement testing and schedule a New Student Orientation appointment in Yakima and Grandview. |
| Dec 7 | Tuition due by 4 p.m. for Winter Quarter 2027 if registered on or before this date. |
| Dec 10 | New Student Orientation for Winter 2027. By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office at 509.574.4712 for details. |
| Dec 14–Jan 1 | Winter break. Limited college services available. |
| Dec 24–25 | Christmas Eve observed and Christmas Day observed. College closed. |
| Dec 28–Jan 1 | Winter Quarter registration begins for part-time non-degree/certificate-seeking students. |
| Dec 28 | Tuition due by 4 p.m. for Winter Quarter if registered after Dec. 7. |
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day observed. College closed. |
| Jan 4 | Winter Quarter 2027 classes begin. |
| Jan 4–5 | Current students can add a class without an instructor signature through their online account. |
| Jan 6 | Students can add a class with instructor signature. Class adds must be completed on an . |
| Jan 4–10 | Refunds: 100% refund period ends on Jan. 10. |
| Jan 4–17 | Students can drop a class during this period and the class will not appear on their transcript. All drops after January 8 must be completed on an and submitted to Registration. |
| Jan 14 | Final drop for nonpayment process. Any classes added after this date will not be dropped for nonpayment. Students are responsible for all charges. Nonpayment will result in tuition blocks and may result in being sent to collections. |
| Jan 15 | Census Date: Last day to adjust enrollment level for Financial Aid. |
| Jan 11–24 | Refunds: 50% refund period ends on Jan. 24. |
| Jan 18–Feb 19 | Students can withdraw from a class during this period and the grade appears as a “W” on the transcript. Drops must be completed on an . |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day. College closed. |
| Feb 2 | Summer Quarter 2027 graduation application deadline. |
| Feb 5 | Incomplete grades for Fall Quarter 2026 due in the Records & Registration Office. |
| Feb 9 | Advising Day. No daytime classes are held. Evening classes beginning after 6:30 p.m. meet as scheduled. All Bachelor of Applied Science classes follow their regular schedule. |
| Feb 15 | President’s Day. College closed. |
| Feb 19 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Winter Quarter. Drops must be completed on an . |
| Feb 26 | Deadline: Last day to submit Winter/Spring/Summer 2027 degree/certificate applications to be included in the June commencement program. |
| Mar 12 | Last day of classes. |
| Mar 15–17 | Winter 2027 final exams and/or instruction. |
| Mar 18 | New Student Orientation for Spring 2027. By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office at 509.574.4712 for details. |
| Mar 19 | Grades due in the Registration & Records Office by 4 p.m. |
| Mar 22–29 | Spring vacation. Limited college services available. |
| Mar 23 | 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.
| Date | Important Date Information |
|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Spring Quarter 2027 class schedule available in . |
| Feb 8 | Spring Quarter advance registration times available in for currently enrolled students. |
| Feb 9 | Summer 2027 graduation application deadline. |
| Feb 8 | Currently enrolled degree/certificate seeking VA students eligible to register. |
| Feb 8 - Mar 17 | Enrollment period for 2027 Spring Quarter tuition payment plan. |
| Feb 9 | Advising Day Spring 2027 for currently enrolled students. No day classes. Evening classes that begin after 6:30 p.m. are held at regular times. All Bachelor classes follow regular schedule. |
| Feb 9 – Feb 19 | Advance Spring Quarter registration begins for currently enrolled degree/certificate seeking students. |
| Feb 15 | President’s Day – College Closed. |
| Feb 22 | Returning and transfer student (30+ college credits) Spring Quarter 2027 registration begins. |
| Feb 17 | Deadline: All transcripts, college and high school, must be received for Spring Quarter 2027 for full-time or part-time transfer student admission. |
| Feb 17 | Deadline: Last day to apply and pay admission fee for Spring Quarter 2027 admission for new, returning and transfer full-time or part-time students seeking a degree or certificate. |
| Feb 26 | Deadline: Last day for students to complete placement testing and schedule a New Student Orientation appointment in Yakima and Grandview. |
| Feb 28 | Deadline: Last day to submit Winter/Spring/Summer 2027 degree/certificate applications to be included in the June commencement program. |
| Mar 2 | Tuition due by 4 p.m. for Spring Quarter 2027 if registered on or before this date. |
| Mar 18 | New Student Orientation for Spring 2027: By appointment only. Call the Admissions Office at 509.574.4712 for details. |
| Mar 23 – Mar 30 | Spring Vacation – Limited college services available. |
| Mar 16 | Tuition due by 4:00 p.m. for Spring Quarter 2027 if registered after Mar. 2. |
| Mar 23 – Mar 29 | Spring Quarter registration begins for part-time non-degree/certificate seeking students. |
| Mar 30 | Spring Quarter 2027 classes begin. |
| Mar 30 – Mar 31 | Students can add a class without instructor signature via . |
| Mar 30 – Apr 5 | 100% refund period ends Apr. 5. Drops can be completed in ctcLink or by using the . |
| Apr 1 | Students can add a class with instructor permission email. Class adds must be completed using the . |
| Mar 30 – Apr 12 | Students can drop a class during this period and the class does not appear on the transcript. All drops after Apr. 5 must be done using the . |
| Apr 6 – Apr 19 | 50% refund period ends Apr. 19. Drops must be completed using the . |
| Apr 9 | Final nonpayment drop date. Any classes added after this date will not be dropped for nonpayment. Students are responsible for all charges, and nonpayment may result in tuition blocks and the possibility of being sent to collections. |
| Apr 12 | Census Date – Last day to adjust enrollment level for Financial Aid. |
| Apr 13 – May 14 | Students can withdraw from a class during this period and the grade appears as a “W” on the transcript. Drops must be completed using the . |
| Apr 17 | Faculty deadline for ordering caps and gowns. |
| Apr 28 | Incomplete grades for Winter Quarter 2027 due in Records & Registration Office. |
| May 11 | Advising Day – No daytime 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. |
| May 14 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Spring Quarter. Drops must be completed using the . |
| May 15 | Fall Quarter 2027 graduation application deadline. |
| May 31 | Memorial Day – College Closed. |
| Jun 4 | Last day of classes. |
| Jun 7 – Jun 9 | Spring 2027 final exams and/or instruction. |
| Jun 11 | Grades due in Registration & Records Office by 4 p.m. |
| Jun 11 | Commencement – 6 p.m. |
| Jun 15 | 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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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