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2 YVCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL QUARTER 2014 September 1, 2014 Labor Day - HOLIDAY September 22, 2014 First Day of Classes October 20, 2014 Assessment Work Day - No day classes November 5, 2014 Advising Day - No day classes November 11, 2014 Veteran s Day - HOLIDAY November 25, 2014 No evening classes November 26-28, 2014 Thanksgiving - HOLIDAYS December 5, 2014 Last Day of Classes December 8-10, 2014 Final Exams December 15 January 2, 2015 Christmas Vacation December 25, 2014 Christmas Day - HOLIDAY WINTER QUARTER 2015 January 1, 2015 January 5, 2015 January 19, 2015 February 16, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 16-18, 2015 March 23 27, 2015 SPRING QUARTER 2015 March 30, 2015 May 5, 2015 May 25, 2015 June 5, 2015 June 8-10, 2015 June 11, 2015 New Year s Day HOLIDAY Classes Begin Martin Luther King Day - HOLIDAY Presidents Day - HOLIDAY Last Day of Classes Final Exams Spring Vacation Classes Begin Advising Day - No day classes Memorial Day - HOLIDAY Last Day of Classes Final Exams Commencement *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE CHECK THE YVCC WEBSITE FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. Go to

3 Yakima Valley Community College Student Planner Welcome to Yakima Valley Community College Our Mission YVCC enriches and enhances individuals and communities by delivering accessible, student-centered education. YVCC addresses the needs of our diverse communities by providing learning opportunities in basic literacy; academic, professional, and technical education; and lifelong learning. Student Rights and Responsibilities for Advising The student should seek academic advice when planning a course of study; however, it is ultimately the student s responsibility to: read the catalog, check the degree or certificate requirements, contact any schools to which transfer is anticipated. YVCC provides abundant reference materials for the student and faculty advisor to use, but final responsibility rests with the student. This Planner belongs to: Phone #: In case of an emergency, please call: Name: Phone #: Academic Advisor: Phone #: Office: Visit the YVCC Webpage at 1

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS GRANDVIEW CAMPUS IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS... 2 YAKIMA CAMPUS IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS... 3 YAK... 5 MANDATORY ACADEMIC ADVISING... 6 DEGREE AUDIT... 7 ACADEMIC EARLY WARNING AEW... 8 IMPORTANT NEW STUDENT GUIDELINES... 8 ACADEMIC PROGRESS STANDARDS CALCULATE YOUR GPA DEBTS & STUDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS REFUND POLICY HIGH DEMAND COURSE REPEAT RULE COMMON COURSE NUMBERING STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS HEALTH MATTERS ASYVCC CLUBS ACADEMIC VOCABULARY Grandview Campus Important Phone Numbers DEPARTMENT LOCATION PHONE # Grandview Campus 500 W Main St ABE/GED/ESL (Basic Skills) L Admissions/Registration L Agriculture U Allied Health (TRiO SSS) In the AM L Allied Health In the PM U Cashier L Computer Lab Support L /7054 Counseling Center L Disability Support Services L Distance Learning L Financial Aid A GED Testing L110F Math/Science Center L ext 5818 Placement Testing A Running Start A Student Government A TRiO Student Support Services L Viticulture/Enology U Workfirst Education L136D Writing Center L

5 Yakima Campus Important Phone Numbers DEPARTMENT LOCATION PHONE # Admissions Deccio Adult Basic Education/ESL Sundquist Advising/Counseling Center Deccio Agriculture/Viticulture/Enology Grandview Campus Allied Health Sundquist Q Alumni Association Lyon Hall Anthropology Glenn Anthon Art Palmer Arts & Sciences Hopf Union Associated Students Hopf Union Athletics Sherar Gym Automotive Technology Tech Complex Biology Glenn Anthon Bookstore Hopf Union Business Admin Program Deccio C Business Technology Tech Complex Business Office Prior Annex Cashier Deccio Chemical Dependency Studies Lyon Hall Chemistry Glenn Anthon Chicano Studies Deccio Child Care Center (Jane s House) 1101 S. 13 th Ave Communications Prior Computer Lab North Deccio 208/ Counseling/Advising Center Deccio Criminal Justice Deccio Dental Hygiene/Service Brown Dental Clinic Dental Hygiene Program Brown Dental Clinic Disability Support Services (DSS) Deccio Dorms See Student Residence Center Drama Prior elearning Deccio Economics Glenn Anthon Education Deccio Engineering Technology Deccio English Glenn Anthon Ethnic Studies Deccio Financial Aid Deccio Fitness Center Sherar Gym Foreign Language See Modern Language Foundation Office & Scholarships Prior Annex Geology Glenn Anthon Grandview Campus 500 W. Main Also see Grandview Campus Phone Numbers Page 3 3

6 Help Desk (Technology Services) Prior Hall 151A History Glenn Anthon Information Desk Main Deccio Information Desk Student Run Hopf Union ext 3133 Information Technology Program Tech Comp Instruction & Student Srvcs VP Prior International Student Program SRC J Larson Gallery Larson Library Raymond Math Glenn Anthon Math Center Glenn Anthon Media Center Raymond (2 nd Floor) Raymond Modern Language Prior Music Kendall Nursing Sundquist Nutrition Glenn Anthon Philosophy Glenn Anthon Physics Glenn Anthon Political Sciences Glenn Anthon Psychology Glenn Anthon Public Information Prior Annex Radiologic Technology Lyon Hall Registration Deccio Running Start Deccio 117/ Security Palmer X Sociology Glenn Anthon Speech Prior Speech Lab Prior 210B Student Life Hopf Union Student Residence Center (Dorms) SRC J TRiO Student Support Services Raymond R Student Technology Center North Deccio 208/ Transcripts Deccio-Info Desk Testing (GED & Placement) Deccio Tutoring Center/Services Raymond Veteran Affairs Deccio Writing Center Glenn Anthon WorkFirst Skills Center W Workforce Education Division Tech Comp Veterinary Tech Hopf Hall J

7 YAK Yes, grades count! Academic progress standards Check the Catalog AND the Financial Aid website. Need grades to: be admitted to programs, as prerequisites to other courses, transfer, move thru sequences (Bio 230, 231, 232), receive financial aid, & get through school in two-three years, maintain eligibility for financial aid, veteran s benefits, sports, etc. Ask for help! Help is available for any problem, academic or personal, from many different sources on campus. Get help before you re too far behind - Tutoring, Math, & Writing Centers Advising/Counseling Center Information Desk Security: lock-out service, escort, battery jump, lost & found Financial aid paperwork help at CWU EOC - Lyon Hall 168 Computer Labs Instructors Faculty advisor see this person before registration each quarter Student Government Library & Media Center Online Services Catalog & Schedule Student Rights and Responsibilities Disabled Student Services/Student Support Services Read & KEEP the syllabus for each of your classes Know your program, know your plan What degree/certificate are you seeking? What are the entrance requirements? What are the graduation requirements? Start math early Degree Audit Advising Syllabus Transfer vs non-transfer degrees vs certificates Program: length and class prerequisites What quarter classes are offered (not all classes are offered every quarter) Admission requirements and expectations at transfer institution What is a discipline? What is distribution? 5

8 Mandatory Academic Advising New YVCC Students are assigned to an Academic Pathway based upon the major chosen on the admission application and at New Student Orientation. Students meet with their assigned advisor at least one time each academic quarter until they have successfully completed 30 college-level credits. The academic pathways are: o Arts & Humanities o Business o Exploratory o Healthcare o Social Sciences & Education o STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Former/Transfer Students meet with their advisor at least once after returning to YVCC providing they have met the 30 college level credit criteria for new students (see above). If this has not been met, the guidelines for new students would apply. Students changing their major/program meet with their advisor at least once after the advisor has been officially changed in the Registration office. If the 30 college level credit requirement has not been met, (see above), the guidelines for new students would apply. Please note: If you are receiving financial aid, please be sure to talk with the Financial Aid office PRIOR to changing your major! Changing your major may affect your ability to continue receiving financial aid. If you are interested in attending YVCC summer quarter, discuss this with your advisor. As you progress to graduation, your academic advisor can: Offer knowledge of institutional programs, procedures and policies such as graduation and major requirements, deadlines and registration information. Assist in finding the appropriate campus resources to meet educational objectives. Offer feedback. Talk about career goals. Assist in developing a balanced class schedule with an appreciation of the interrelationship among the classes chosen. Provide input for developing a long-range plan to achieve educational and career objectives. Review your progress and help you recover from any mistakes along the way. Assist in filling out your degree and/or certificate application. Required texts/support materials: Your YVCC catalog YVCC web site Student Portal Student Planner 6

9 Reasons to Meet with an Academic Advisor: To avoid taking courses you do not need. To be sure that you register for the courses needed to transfer to your chosen university. To avoid missing prerequisites and deadlines for vocational programs. To be sure to take sequential courses as they are offered. To ensure that you are enrolling in courses at your academic level. To avoid missing the chance to discuss career plans and set career goals. To learn about running a degree audit. To learn how to access and use the online class schedule. Student Responsibilities Read and become familiar with the YVCC catalog. Be familiar with the schedule of classes each quarter before advising appointments. Maintain an advising folder which should include transcripts, test scores, planning sheets, degree worksheets, and a degree audit and take it with you when meeting with your advisor. Have your transcripts from other institutions evaluated by the YVCC evaluator. Note whether or not the transferred classes relate to your certificate or degree. Ask your advisor about certificate and/or degree requirements in your program. If you plan to transfer, learn the requirements at the four-year school you hope to attend, including any special departmental requirements. (Catalogs are available in the Counseling and Advising Center in the Deccio Building or at the university website). Set up an appointment to talk with your advisor each quarter BEFORE your registration time. Get to know your advisor and help them get to know you! Degree Audit You can access the following features through the Degree Audit by going to YVCC webpage at and then signing in to the Student Portal. Degree Audit: Run an audit of your academic record against any degree or certificate currently offered. Simply pick a degree from the drop-down list and click the Run Audit button. Test Scores: Display your placement or assessment test scores. The COMPASS test is required to determine the proper placement of students in Mathematics, English, and Reading. See the Test Score Placement Key to assist in determining placement levels. Test scores are valid for two years. Advisor Notes: You can view notes from your advisor by clicking the tab labeled Notes. Academic Planner: Academic Planner is an optional feature of Degree Audit that advisors can use to help plan students' future coursework. Academic plans are meant to help you reach your academic goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. Up to five alternative plans can be created, and each plan can include up to 20 7

10 upcoming quarters. Contact your advisor if you have any questions about Academic Planner or want to discuss the possibility of using this feature to help you reach your educational goals. Academic Early Warning AEW YVCC uses an Academic Early Warning system. This system allows the college to notify students when they show early signs of academic problems and to direct them to the available resources. All instructors will submit an electronic progress report on their students during the 4 th week of the quarter. Some academic problem areas that may be identified are: tardiness excessive absences missed tests or assignments low test scores or grades inadequate preparation for class Academic Early Warning notifications include suggestions and resources designed to help you improve your chances of succeeding. This information is also available to your academic advisor. If you are identified as having missed tests or assignments AND low test scores or grades, you will be blocked from registration for the next quarter until you meet with your academic advisor. This system is in place to notify students early regarding potential academic problems. YVCC wants your academic efforts to be successful! If you require any assistance contact the Counseling and Advising Center in the Deccio Higher Ed Bldg Room 164 or call (509) Special Accommodations (ADA): If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information that needs to be shared, or if you need special arrangements in case your classroom building must be evacuated, please discuss this with your advisor at your earliest convenience. Important New Student Guidelines Academic Progress Standards Be aware of the Academic Progress Standards see page 10. If you need clarification on Academic Progress, Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal, please contact the Counseling and Advising Center at (509) /4956. Remember that the standards for financial aid eligibility are more stringent. Please see the financial aid website for more information. Withdrawal/Adding or Dropping a Class and Refunds Online registration services are active until the 1 st day of the quarter. You may have to adjust your class schedule online prior to the 1 st day of the quarter and 8

11 you may drop classes online until the 5 th day of the quarter. Be sure to check with your advisor. o If changing classes, check if there are seats in the class before switching or if the class has a waitlist. o Once the quarter starts obtain an add/drop slip for the instructor to sign if they are willing to admit you into the class. For Refund Policy see page 12. Refunds follow the schedule listed on the Important Dates. Please note the dates for 100% and 50% refunds. If you are withdrawing due to a death in your immediate family or for medical reasons, please contact the Registration Office at (509) You can drop a class during the first two weeks of each quarter and the class will not show on your transcript. You can withdraw from a class between the 2 nd and 8 th week of the quarter and a W will show on your transcript. Check the Important Dates for specific dates. If you withdraw or stop attending before 60% of the quarter, you may have to repay financial aid. Please see the financial aid website for more information. Advanced Registration Check the Important Dates to see Advanced Registration Information. Once Advance Registration times are available go online to see your registration time. If you do not have a time, contact the Registration Office at (509) Important Dates Updated Important Dates for each quarter are available on the Student Portal Find important information on events such as: o When tuition is due o When refunds are possible o When to drop classes without a W on your transcript. o When registration dates are available and when holidays are scheduled. o When instructor signatures are needed to add classes, etc. Unofficial Withdrawals Remember, it is the student s responsibility to officially withdraw through the Registration Office to receive a refund. No refund is given if an instructor withdraws a student in accordance with policy guidelines after the first week. An Unofficial Withdrawal means there will be a V on your transcript indicating your instructor withdrew you from the class. Tuition Due Dates Don t forget to pay your tuition. If you still have a balance owing, you will be dropped from your classes on the day after tuition was due. If the balance is to be paid by a 3 rd party, contact them regarding the unpaid balance before it is due. If you are unable to make the due date, contact the Registration office at (509) , or if your financial aid is delayed, contact the Financial Aid office at (509) Payment may be made: On the web by direct debit from your checking account or by VISA/MasterCard; in person by cash, check, money order, VISA or MasterCard; or by mail by check or money order (be sure to write your name, SID, and quarter on the payment). 9

12 Waitlists If you are on a waitlist, regularly check your Waitlist Status on the Student Portal. Waitlists are invalid starting the Sunday before the quarter officially begins. If you have not been admitted into the class by then, attend the class the first day of the quarter with an Add/Drop slip to ask the instructor to sign if they are going to admit you into the class. You may not hold two spots for the same type of class. o i.e., register for English 102 at 10:30am with Mr. Smith and be on the waitlist for English 102 at 9:30am with Mrs. Doe. You will be dropped from the waitlist and remain registered in the 10:30am section. o Also, you cannot register for more than one section of the same course. The Registration Office will drop you as these incidents occur. Academic Progress Standards College Academic Standards: All Students must earn a minimum quarterly GPA of 2.0 or higher. o Academic Probation is the result of earning less than a 2.0 quarterly GPA. The student will receive a letter indicating they are on probation with resources they may seek out to help them be more successful during their next quarter of attendance. The Academic Probation will also be noted on the student s transcript. o Academic Suspension is the result of earning less than a 2.0 quarterly GPA for a second, consecutive quarter. The student will receive a letter indicating they are suspended (may not attend) for the ensuing quarter. The letter will also inform the student how to petition their suspension. If the student chooses not to petition, at the end of the following quarter, the student must submit a degree audit to the Registration office before they can register. The Academic Suspension will also be noted on the student s transcript. o Academic Dismissal is the result of earning less than a 2.0 quarterly GPA for a third, consecutive quarter. The student will receive a letter indicating they are dismissed (may not attend) during the next three quarters. The letter will also inform the student how to petition their dismissal. If the student chooses not to petition, the student must submit a degree audit to the registration office before they can register. If the student has sat out for more than four quarters, they will need to reapply for admissions and pay the admission fee before the deadlines for the quarter they plan to return. The Academic Dismissal will also be noted on the student s transcript. Upon successful completion of 30 college-level credits, all students must declare a major area of study. Students who have not declared a program or a major area of study will be required to meet with their advisor to declare a program or a major and prepare a degree audit. Upon successful completion of 60 college-level credits towards an Associate degree or within two quarters of completing a certificate, all students must apply for graduation. The student will receive notification that it is time to meet with their advisor and apply for graduation. 10

13 Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Standards: To maintain financial aid satisfactory progress, financial aid recipients must successfully pass their attempted/awarded credits each quarter with a quarterly GPA of at least 2.0, meet all other college-wide academic progress standards, AND meet the federally-mandated Pace of Progression standard, whether or not they are receiving aid. Contact the YVCC Financial Aid Office to receive the complete Satisfactory Progress policy or review the information on the Financial Aid website. Calculate your GPA To calculate your GPA enter the classes you have completed, the grade you earned in each class, and the numerical value of each grade in the table. After entering this information, multiply the credits by the numerical value to calculate your Grade Points for each class. Total the Grade Points and Credits columns. Now divide the Grade Points total by the Credits total and the result is your current GPA! CLVL on your transcript is the total college level credits, those classes numbered 100 or above. This is what you would report on college & scholarship applications. CUM on your transcript includes all the classes you have taken at YVCC. Grades = Grade Points (GP) Transfer credits (not individual courses or GPA) are posted to your YVCC transcript upon successful completion of a YVCC degree/certificate. Transfer GPA is only considered on an individual course basis in relation to specific certificate or degree GPA requirements. Course # Course Name Letter Grade Credit # Grade Grade Points ENGL 102 Engl Comp II B+ 5 x 3.3 = CMST&210 Interpersonal Com A 5 x 4.0 = IT 100 Intro To Comp A- 3 x 3.7 = BTECH 101 Beg Keybrd B 5 x 3.0 = Total Credits and Grade Points Divide Grade Points total by Credits total = GPA 3.47 Grade GP Grade GP Grade GP Grade GP A 4.0 B+ 3.3 C+ 2.3 D+ 1.3 A- 3.7 B 3.0 C 2.0 D 1.0 B- 2.7 C- 1.7 F 0.0 Debts & Student Financial Obligations Registration is not complete until all tuition and fees have been paid in full and the payment has cleared. Tuition and fees can be paid online using e-check, Visa, and MasterCard ( My Tuition Online), in person at the cashier s counter, or by mail. Checks issued to the college for tuition, fees, or any debt and returned unpaid for any reason will constitute nonpayment. A $25.00 fee is assessed on all returned checks. Students will be administratively blocked from making changes to their existing class schedule, registering for or dropping classes, receiving disbursements or requesting official transcripts until the check and fee is paid in full. 11

14 Yakima Valley Community College reserves the right to withhold official transcripts or block future registration for any student who has delinquent financial obligations to the college. All outstanding amounts resulting from nonpayment or tuition and fees are the responsibility of the student. Withdrawal from school, officially or unofficially, or non-attendance will not cancel any financial obligation already incurred. Additionally, failure to pay all financial obligations may result in debts being turned over to a collection agency. A $25 fee is assessed on all accounts sent to collection. Collection costs, including attorney fees and other charges necessary for the collection of any amount due, will be added to the students account balance. Refer to YVCC Policy and Procedure Manual, section Refund Policy Refunds are made for official withdrawals only, and no refund will be given for an amount of less than $10. No refunds will be given if an instructor withdraws a student after the first week of the quarter. All refunds are determined by a formula based upon when the withdrawal is made relative to the beginning of the class. Attendance or nonattendance is not considered when granting refunds. Complete withdrawal fees are assessed whether or not students actually attend class. There is a fee of $5 for a complete withdrawal of 1-11 credits (part-time), and a fee of $10 for a complete withdrawal of 12 or more credits (fulltime). Please see the Course Catalog or Registration for more information on student refunds. High Demand Course Repeat Rule General Rule: The Yakima Valley Community College High Demand Course Repeat Rule was developed to provide students with fair access to high demand classes. It allows students to repeat courses only once in high demand courses. Accordingly, in high demand circumstances, a course can be taken twice (once initially and once repeated). All letter grades earned (A through F) as well as I, V, or W grades will be reported on a student s transcript. This Course Repeat Rule applies to courses with Wait Lists and identified by the departments as High Demand. YVCC departments reserve the right to establish program course repeat rules which may be more stringent than this college-wide High Demand Course Repeat Rule. Student Responsibility: It is the student s responsibility to understand and adhere to this and all college rules. Students who are discovered to have violated this policy will be administratively dropped from class(es). A student repeating a course is responsible for completing a Course Repeat Card in the Registration & Records Office requesting that their GPA be recalculated. Violations: Students will not receive credit for courses taken in violation of this College High Demand Course Repeat Rule. Related grades will not be used in computing GPAs, and the course will not appear on the student s transcript. GPA Applications: All courses taken and all grades earned in compliance with the guidelines of this policy will appear on the student's transcript. The higher grade forgives the lower grade and replaces it in GPA computations. The lower grade(s) 12

15 will remain on the transcript but will not be used to compute the YVCC cumulative GPA. Grades received in violation of this rule will not be used in GPA computations and will not appear on the student s transcript. A student transferring to another college should check that school's course repeat policy. It may differ from this repeat rule. Exemptions: The High Demand Course Repeat Rule does not apply to: 1. Courses with numbers below 100 (e.g., English 95); 2. Foreign Language classes; 3. Studio Art, Metalsmithing, Design, and Painting classes; 4. Non-High Demand Courses (as defined by departments) 5. Courses designed to be repeated, for example: Performance courses (e.g., Music, Choir, Band, Physical Education) Seminar courses where content changes quarter to quarter Math Center and Writing Center courses Other courses designed for multiple quarter enrollment Waivers: In extraordinary circumstances and upon receipt of an acceptable plan of study, the faculty member teaching the class, division Dean, or Vice President for Instruction and Student Services may provide written authorization to the Registrar and Director of Enrollment Services to waive this rule for a student. Common Course Numbering Washington s Community and Technical Colleges want to make it easier for student to transfer credits among the state s 34 community and technical colleges. The courses at YVCC that have been identified for Common Course Numbering are listed in the YVCC Catalog. Departments may add courses to this list as a result of ongoing assessment of curriculum equivalency. Common courses are identified by an & following the department abbreviation. Transfer courses not identified with common course numbering may still transfer under the Direct Transfer Agreement or according to the policies of the institution you are transferring to. Student Rights and Responsibilities The Code The document, Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities, is available in the Enrollment Services Office on the Yakima Campus and in the Student Services Office at the Grandview Campus. It describes student rights and responsibilities and the policies and procedures which govern students at YVCC, including any disputes involving the college, its faculty or staff, and the student. The code also describes violations, procedures, and sanctions. The most current document is available at Services Available for Students ART GALLERY The Larson Gallery is a unique and dynamic art exhibition space featuring work by local, regional, and national artists. The Gallery works in partnership with the Larson 13

16 Gallery Guild and YVCC in sponsoring numerous national juried exhibitions; among these is the annual Central Washington Artists Exhibition which has grown into an important venue for artists in the area since Other changing exhibitions focus on a wide range of themes and encompass both contemporary and historical work. Free admission. For hours of operation or more information go to ATM There is a HigherOne ATM in the Hopf Student Union Building (HUB) on the Yakima campus. There is no ATM on the Grandview Campus. BASIC SKILLS The Basic Skills division offers Adult Basic Education, English as A Second Language, and GED preparation. The primary emphases in Adult Basic Education are basic reading, writing, and math skills. English-as-a-Second Language Literacy is for non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English. Basic Skills instruction is provided to adults 16 or older. Entrance testing is used to determine instruction placement levels, and instruction is individualized, computer assisted, and in small classroom groups. Tuition is $25 per quarter. For more information call BOOKSTORE The YVCC Bookstore carries everything you will need to succeed at college. In addition to providing the recommended and required textbooks, the bookstore carries a full selection of school supplies, notebooks, pens, pencils, scantrons, academic software and imprinted clothes. They also stock lots of candy, snacks, and Pepsi products. You can order your books online and have them waiting for pickup at as well as see the hours of operation. Money spent on campus, stays on campus. CAMPUS CLOSURE INFORMATION In the event that YVCC cancels classes due to an emergency situation or weather condition, the college s Emergency Preparedness Planning Team will take steps to inform the college community. Students and employees can: Listen to local media outlets including television and radio stations in Yakima and Tri-Cities for information on college closures. Be sure to listen for clarification on whether the closure is for Yakima or Grandview campuses and whether only day classes or if evening classes are also affected. Evening students, please check the website in the late afternoon, as the status of the closure may change. View updated information on the college website: and Flash Alert Newswire website: (Yakima Valley Community College is listed under college & universities in the Columbia Region.) Receive /text messages through YVCC s notification system, RAVE. RAVE will automatically send YVCC students and employees who have an on file with the college an alert. You have the option to change 14

17 your preferences and add your cellphone number to receive a text message. The college will active your RAVE account during your first quarter as a YVCC student or employee, you are then responsible to manage the account by updating your contact information. For more details, visit Unless otherwise notified, the college will resume regular business hours the following day. Information on YVCC s Emergency Preparedness Planning can be found online at CHILD CARE Jane s House Easter Seals Child Care Center (1101 S. 13 th Ave) provides developmentally appropriate child care to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of young children (ages one month to 6 years old) of community, students, and employees at YVCC. Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call COMPUTER LABS The Student Technology Centers are drop-in, internet accessible, and instructional support computer labs. We have one center on the Yakima campus and one in Grandview. The Yakima center is located in the Deccio Higher Education Center, C208. On the Grandview Campus, the lab can be found in L116. COPY MACHINES For 5 cents a copy, students may use the copy machine in the Deccio Building Student Services lobby or in Raymond Hall Library for 10 cents (color 50 cents). You may also scan your documents in the library for 5 cents per page and put them on several different types of devices including tablets, phones, and USB drives. At the Grandview Campus, copiers are located adjacent to L115. COUNSELING & ADVISING The Counseling & Advising Center offers various resources designed to assist students in achieving academic success, defining educational and career goals, improving personal well-being and developing effective skills for interacting in a diverse environment. Short-term personal counseling services are available at no cost. The Yakima Center is located in the Deccio Higher Education Center. The Grandview counselor is available in L121. DENTAL SERVICES The Dental Hygiene Clinic is a self-support, non-profit facility offering patient examinations, teeth cleaning, and non-complex restorative procedures done by dental hygiene students with direct supervision by registered dental hygienists and licensed dentists. For more information call DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES Disability Support Services (DSS) is located Deccio and is committed to providing appropriate accommodations to individual students, access to adaptive technology, and barrier-free facilities. 15

18 DORMS On-campus dorm rooms are available through the Student Residence Center. For more information call All YVCC students are required to have a personal account. This account will be used to communicate with you about important college information. If you need to create a personal you may seek help in the student open lab, C208, upstairs in the Deccio Higher Education Center for Yakima students and L116 for Grandview students. FAXES For $1.00 per page, students may have documents faxed from the Deccio Building Information Desk. You may fax your own documents in Raymond Library for $1.00 per page. At the Grandview Campus, ask the front office staff for assistance. FINANCIAL AID CHECKS YVCC contracts with Higher One to issue the MyYVCC Card and disburse financial aid refunds to students. Higher One sends a MyYVCC Card to each YVCC financial aid student prior to the student s first scheduled financial aid refund at YVCC. Financial aid funds are usually sent to Higher One on the Friday before each quarter begins. Higher One will distribute the refunds as directed by the student when he/she sets up the individual account. Once you have established your account, always keep your address current with YVCC and Higher One. You are obligated to attend classes if you accept financial aid funds. If you do not attend or if you reduce your credit course load, you may have to repay financial aid money. Any schedule changes should be discussed with financial aid staff beforehand to learn of potential consequences. FITNESS CENTER The YAK Fitness/Wellness Center, located in Sherar Gym on the Yakima campus, offers an inviting atmosphere for registered members of any fitness level the opportunity of beginning, maintaining, or building your personal health and fitness. FOOD SERVICE / ESPRESSO BARS The student dining services at YVCC is operated by CDX Corporation. CDX operates the Yakima Grill and HUB Espresso in the Hopf Student Union Building. CDX also operates the Sundquist Cafe in Sundquist Hall. Catering service is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any other special events. HOURS OF OPERATION during Fall, Winter, & Spring Quarter: YAKIMA GRILL Monday-Friday 7AM-2PM HUB ESPRESSO Monday-Thursday 7AM-7PM Friday 7AM-1:30PM SUNDQUIST CAFE Monday-Thursday 7AM-2PM Friday 7AM-1:30PM Summer Quarter only the HUB Espresso is open Monday-Thursday, 6:30AM-1:30PM. For more information check the CDX website 16

19 FREE PHONES FOR LOCAL CALLS A phone for local calls is available in the Deccio Building across from the Registration area. An additional phone is available in the Hopf Union Building (HUB) Quiet Lounge Area. Limit calls to 3 minutes or less. A video phone is available for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in Deccio room C144. At the Grandview Campus the phone is located adjacent to L115. ID CARDS FOR STUDENTS YVCC student ID card may be required to use the YVCC Library, Fitness Center, Computer Labs, and to participate in student activities. To receive a YVCC ID card, students must go to the Hopf Union Building (HUB) Information Desk or at the Activity Center on the Grandview Campus. 1. Student ID Number (SID) 2. Federally issued picture ID If a student s YVCC ID is lost or stolen they must pay $5.00 to the cashiers and bring the receipt to get a new card. EACH quarter students must get a quarter sticker on their YVCC ID. The quarter sticker verifies current enrollment. Without this sticker, the card is invalid. Quarter stickers are available at the Hopf Union Building (HUB) Information Desk or at the Activity Center on the Grandview Campus. INFORMATION BOARDS IN HUB Approval for posting--student Life H145 or Grandview Campus Dean. Athletics Board has YVCC athletic schedules & team pictures. Club Board has postings of various club meetings, events, etc. Community Events Board has postings of events in the community that you may be interested in attending. Financial Aid Board has updated financial aid information posted. FYI Board generally has a campus map, late starting class list, important dates list, academic calendar, and various YVCC related information. Job Board has posting of jobs available off-campus. Trading Spot Board has posting of things students want to buy, trade or sell. Veterans Board has information posted that relates to veterans or their family members. Grandview Campus has boards designated for specific programs and departments. See Student Services Coordinator for assistance. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM The International Student Program (ISP) provides opportunities for students across the globe to study in Yakima. For more information call or visit INTERNET ACCESS All students will use their student ID # and PIN to access the internet. Network access is automatically generated shortly after the admissions process and requires a personal be submitted to the WA state admissions system. 17

20 LAPTOPS Laptops may be borrowed by currently-enrolled YVCC students for up to seven days through the Media Center. For more info go to yvcclibrary.us/yakima/laptops.htm. LIBRARY Raymond Library and the Media Center are located in Raymond Hall. The library, located on the first floor, provides services for students including a wide variety of print resources specifically selected to support the college curriculum. The library collection includes over 42,000 books, several newspapers, periodical subscriptions, and online access to several thousand full-text periodicals. The Library and the Media Center collections can be accessed through a web-delivered catalog found on the Library Media Center homepage (yvcclibrary.us/yakima). The Library/Media Center homepage also includes links to course-related resources, web resources, and several subscription databases covering academic disciplines taught at YVCC which are only available to enrolled YVCC students or to individuals physically in Raymond Library. The library also provides ASK Us! a 24/7 means to submit reference questions via or live chat sessions. Reference service and instruction are available. During the three main quarters, the library presents various workshops designed to assist students with using the library and its services more effectively. The workshop schedule is available on the library homepage (yvcclibrary.us/yakima/il.htm). Books and periodical articles not available in the YVCC library may generally be interlibrary loaned from another library. There is no charge for borrowing material via interlibrary loan (ILL), unless the lending institution charges a fee. Any charges for an ILL must be agreed upon and paid prior to the library completing any ILL which involves charges. Raymond Library has wireless printing, color, and black & white printing from all the library computers. It also has black & white and color photocopiers and a scanner to scan your documents and put them on various portable devices, Google docs, and USB drives. There is a paper punch, stapler, paper cutter, and other tools to help complete projects and/or papers. Raymond Library also provides public WiFi. Additional information about the Library is available by calling , ext. 2. LIBRARY GRANDVIEW CAMPUS In addition to the library services provided on the Yakima Campus, the Grandview Library, provides library services to YVCC students. More information about the Grandview Library is available on their website ( LOST AND FOUND The lost/found repository is located in the Security Office in Palmer Hall and at the main office at the Grandview Campus; property is held for 90 days. On the Yakima campus, USB drives are taken to the library, not the Security Office. They are held in the library for two months. At the end of two months they are erased and when requested given to currently enrolled students. 18

21 MATH CENTER The Math Center is in Glenn Anthon Hall G101 (Yakima) and in L102 (Grandview). The center is free of charge to all YVCC students. Appointments are not needed, so simply drop in. What is available? A mathematics instructor who can assist you with questions. Large tables for group or individual study. Textbooks and student solution manuals for most classes. CDs for most topics, which you can use in the Center. Computer programs for most topics in mathematics, including textbookspecific programs. Also available for use in the center: resource books, calculators, rulers, etc. MEDIA CENTER The Media Center, located on the second floor of Raymond Hall, has a wide range of services designed to support student learning, including the ability to stream any video/dvd owned by the college to any networked computer on either the Yakima or Grandview campus. Laptops may be borrowed by currently-enrolled YVCC students for up to seven days. Additional information about borrowing laptops is on the webpage (yvcclibrary.us/yakima/laptops.htm). The second floor of Raymond Hall also has a large study room, several small group study rooms (keys may be checked out in the Media Center), wireless access, and the library classroom. The study rooms are only available to currently-enrolled students and YVCC employees. They are equipped with computers, connectivity to the Media Center for viewing videos or DVD s, whiteboards, and seating for up to 8 individuals. These rooms are available on a first-come first-served basis and may not be reserved. Additional information about the Media Center is available by calling , ext. 0. The Tutoring Center, also located on the second floor, is not affiliated with the library or Media Center. Additional information about the Tutoring Center can be located in this handbook. PARKING & TRAFFIC CITATIONS For more information regarding parking permits, parking/traffic citations, and all other parking/traffic related issues visit the security webpage at or go to Campus Security located in Palmer Hall X101. SECURITY Campus Security is located next to the clock-tower in Palmer Hall X 101. For assistance, escort, car lockouts, or cable jumps please call or go to Palmer Hall. At the Grandview Campus call or 7052 from 5:30-9pm. For more information regarding parking permits, emergency procedures, and all other security related services visit the security webpage at SPEECH LAB The Speech Lab in Prior Hall P210B provides students with a non-judgmental environment to prepare and practice oral presentations and other communication needs such as American Sign Language. 19

22 STUDENT PORTAL The Student Portal is an online location that centralizes access to all your academic information, tools, and resources. To access the Student Portal go to or click on the Sign In link on the upper left hand corner of the YVCC webpage. TUTORING The Tutoring Center in Raymond Hall offers free tutoring services for all YVCC students when tutors are available. Tutoring appointments are arranged for Accounting, American Sign Language, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Spanish, and other courses. There is also access to online live tutoring: days, evenings, and weekends. WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS Wireless internet access is available on both the Yakima and Grandview campuses. All students will use their State provided student ID number and PIN to access the internet. Network access is automatically generated shortly after the admissions process; a personal has to be input into the WA state admissions system. WRITING CENTER The Writing Center is in Glenn Anthon Hall (Yakima) and L101 (Grandview). The center is free of charge to all YVCC students. The Writing Center provides one-toone writing support to student writers at all levels of experience and writing skills across the curriculum. Students may also use the Online Writing Center to submit drafts and ask questions about writing. Health Matters A Community Resource Guide for Yakima and the Lower Valley is available in the Counseling and Advising Center in the Deccio Higher Education Center or on the YVCC Counseling & Advising website. Student Injury and Sickness Insurance: Student Injury and Sickness Insurance brochures are available at the Grandview Campus in the lobby area and at the front counter. On the Yakima campus, brochures are available at the HUB Information Window, Student Life Office H145, Counseling and Advising Center C164, and the Information Desk in Deccio. Brochures are also available at the front counter on the Grandview Campus. Information is also available on the Summit America Insurance Services Website at YVCC Counseling & Advising Center: The Counseling and Advising Center offers various resources designed to assist students to achieve academic success, define educational and career goals, improve personal well-being and develop effective skills for interacting in a diverse environment. During the academic year, counseling services are available to registered YVCC student at no cost. Walk-in to see someone on a first-come, first-serve basis Monday through Friday; please call for availability of counselors. For Appointments call or come to the Counseling Center located in Deccio, C164. On the Grandview Campus, call (509)

23 YVCC Counseling Faculty Yakima Campus Elizabeth DeVilleneuve, LICSW Maribel Torres Jiménez, MSW Susan Perrault, LICSW Richard Schillinger, M.Ed., LMHC Grandview Campus Heidi Matlack, MA Dental Services: Yakima Neighborhood Health Services YVCC Dental Hygiene Clinic 12 S 8th St Yakima Campus (509) (509) Lower Valley Farm Workers Clinic: 1000 Wallace Way 518 W. 1 st Ave Grandview, WA Toppenish, WA (509) (509) Drug/ Alcohol Addiction: Alcoholics Anonymous Community Counseling Clinic 518 A N. 20 th Ave 2642 Main St. Yakima, WA Union Gap, WA (509) (509) Dependency Health Svc Detox Sundown M Ranch 505 S 4th Ave 2280 State Route 821 (PO Box 217) Yakima, WA Selah, WA (509) (509) Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health 402 S 4 th Avenue 1319 Saul Rd Yakima, WA Sunnyside, WA (509) (509) Lower Valley Merit Resource Services 312 W 2 nd 321 W. 1 st Ave 702 E Franklin Ave Wapato WA Toppenish WA Sunnyside WA (509) (509) (509) Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Batterer s Treatment: The YVCC Human Resources Director is responsible for oversight of the college s compliance with Title IX, the federal regulation that prohibits sexual harassment. Report sexual harassment concerns to the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services, the Dean of Student Services, a teacher, a counselor, any college administrator or the Human Resources Director. The college prohibits any form of retaliation against the complainant. More information is available on the Human Resources website. 21

24 Yakima County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Manual Family Crisis Center (YWCA) Open Line-Sexual Assault 818 West Yakima Ave CWCMH Yakima, WA (509) (509) Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health 402 S 4 th Avenue Yakima, WA (509) (888) Sexual Assault Line/Crisis Services Lower Valley: Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health 1319 Saul Road Sunnyside, WA (888) After Hours/Crisis Line (509) (509) Intervention Emergencies Eating Disorders: Informational brochures on eating disorders for males and females are available on the YVCC Yakima campus in Glenn Anthon 281. Call full time faculty member Sarah Panarello at for off campus recommendations. The YVCC Counseling and Advising Center in Deccio 164 is also available for students use. Pregnancy/Abortion/Birth Control: For pregnancy testing, reproductive care, abortion services, birth control, etc. you can contact any of the following for service availability, information, and cost (most use a sliding scale based on income for determination of service cost). Planned Parenthood Cedar River Clinic 1117 Tieton Dr 106 East E St Yakima, WA Yakima, WA (509) (509) Lower Valley Planned Parenthood Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic 2934 Covey Ln 1000 Wallace Way Sunnyside, WA Grandview, WA (866) (509) Smoking/Tobacco Cessation: American Lung Association of Washington 110 South 9 th Avenue, Yakima, WA Phone: (509) Quit Line

25 STD s, HIV, & AIDS Testing & Information: Planned Parenthood Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 1117 Tieton Dr 201 S 4 th Street Yakima, WA Yakima, WA (509) (509) Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic 602 E Nob Hill Blvd Yakima, WA (509) Suicide: Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health Open Line (800) ASYVCC CLUBS YVCC has many student clubs which are an important supplement to academic experiences, address special student interests, and provide community service opportunities throughout YVCC and the Yakima Valley. Students are also encouraged to form new clubs if present groups do not meet the needs of a particular interest group. For more information go to call the Student Life office at CLUB PURPOSE OF CLUB Agribusiness & Wine Club Art Club American Sign Language Club Automotive Club Brothers & Sisters United (BSU) Club Business Club Chemistry Club Christians United Club Dental Hygiene To provide the opportunity for club members to develop leadership skills and prepare for a career in the agriculture industry. To share art experiences and appreciation with the student body and the community. To enhance the learning experience of ASL students and to educate the student body and the community about Deaf culture and ASL. To unite students in a common bond who are interested in auto mechanics without regard to race, religion, creed, or national origin. To provide an intellectual, cultural, and social environment for students to achieve academic excellence and cultural awareness. To provide support to students who are pursuing a degree/certificate in Marketing, Business Management, or Accounting. To provide fellowship and networking for students interested in the field of chemistry, to further knowledge of current chemistry topics, and to provide chemistry-based outreach. To encourage students, staff, and faculty at YVCC in the Christian faith and foster unity. To provide dental hygiene education to a diverse student 23

26 Club Disability Support Club Engineering Club Gender and Sexuality Association (GSA) Club Image Makers Club Information Technology Club (IT) Math Club M.E.Ch.A. Club MESA Club Nursing Club Phi Theta Kappa Club (PTK) Philosophy Club Pre-Med Club Tiin-Ma Club our people Veterans Club Veterinary Tech Club population. To provide information and services for students with disabilities while also educating the community about disabilities. To educate, mentor, and organize community involvement and activities to broaden engineering students. To create an atmosphere of support for those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, or of any sexual and gender minority; educating others about sexual orientation and gender identity matters through conversation. To provide opportunities for students associated with the radiology sciences program to develop leadership skills through educational and community service activities. To provide positive support and resources for people interested in computer hardware, software, multiple operating systems, networking, web technology and new developments in the technology industry. To promote the study and enjoyment of mathematics by providing opportunities for students to discover and apply mathematics in interesting and challenging ways. The purpose of Moviemento Estudiantil de Aztlán (M.E.Ch.A) is to promote higher education among The purpose of Math Engineering Science Achievement Club (MESA) is to help students pursuing S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) degrees by connecting them with information, encouragement, and support. To promote health, nursing, and education at YVCC and in the Yakima Valley. To recognize and encourage academic excellence, to promote leadership development, to encourage service both to YVCC and the local community, and to provide an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas. To utilize student creativity by applying philosophic and ethical theory through an organized, scholarly medium intended to raise social awareness regarding legitimate issues in our society. To provide resources, guidance, & fellowship to pre-med students at YVCC. To promote student retention and success! To encourage fellow students academically, socially, and personally in their transition to the college environment. To assist & support Veterans and their families in achieving academic goals. Open to all students who want to help Veterans! To equip veterinary technician students through education and practical knowledge, to prepare for a career in the animal health industry. 24

27 ASYVCC PROGRAMS YVCC has many programs which are an important supplement to academic experiences, address special student interests, and provide community service opportunities throughout YVCC and the Yakima Valley. Students are encouraged to contact the program for more information. PROGRAMS Athletics Student Ambassador PlayMasters Drama Music PURPOSE OF PROGRAM The mission of Intercollegiate Athletics is to offer students competitive sports programs that develop skills, abilities, leadership, teamwork, competitiveness and discipline. Athletics provide preparation for potential career opportunities in teaching and coaching, and provide a foundation for lifelong recreational interests and purposeful use of leisure time. For more information call Ray Funk at The YVCC Student Ambassador mission is to welcome, orient, and support students through the use of college resources and knowledge of the campus. The YVCC Ambassador Team is a diverse group of student leaders who facilitate campus tours for individuals and groups, participate in high school and community outreach events, and assist various campus organizations with special/annual events. For more information call Student Life at The Drama department is dedicated to creating and producing 2 main stage productions a year. In addition to the main stage, the group is heavily involved with community outreach in various forms: creation and presentation of skits for visiting groups, artistic and technical support for other groups, performances at various schools, face painting, reading projects in elementary school, student supported projects, student showcases, etc. For more information call Alicia Bickley at To provide quality instruction on a wide range of musical topics to a very diverse student population. We are committed to a student centered education which emphasizes musical accessibility for all students and promotes self-esteem through musical performance. By providing both on-campus and off-campus performance opportunities for all our music students, we seek to instill a dedication to life-long learning and participating in music. For more information call David Blink at

28 Academic Vocabulary A Academic Early Warning: serves two purposes: First, it provides students with realistic, important mid-semester feedback about how they are performing in their classes. Secondly, it provides faculty with the opportunity to identify students who may be in need of intervention while there is still time to provide academic assistance. Academic Term: A period of time schools use to measure a quantity of study. At YVCC, the academic year consists of a fall, winter, and spring quarter. Academic years vary from school to school and even from educational program to educational program at the same school. Academic Terms: Quarters vs. semesters: quarters- Some schools (including YVCC) organize the academic year into three time main periods- Fall, Winter, and Spring Quartersplus a shorter Summer Quarter (compare to semester). Semester-Some schools organize the academic year into two main periods- fall and spring Semesters-plus a shorter summer semester (compare to quarter). Academic Year: Usually this refers to the September- June school year. In some cases it refers to the entire year. Assigned Advisor: A member of the college faculty or staff who assists students with planning quarter or semester schedules as well as their overall programs of study. Advisors may also help with career planning. See also counselor. Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS): A non-transferable 2 year degree. Associate of Arts Degree (AA): A diploma earned after successfully completing a required program of study in a community or technical college. It typically requires 90 or more credits and takes two years of full-time study. Some associate degrees enable students to transfer to baccalaureate colleges and universities, others prepare students to go right into the workforce in a professional/technical field. B Bachelor s Degree (BA, BS, BEd, etc.): A college degree which can often be earned by following a four-year instructional program. A baccalaureate institution, sometimes informally called a Four-year college, is a college or university which is entitled to grant a baccalaureate or bachelor s degree. Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS): A college degree which can be earned at some four-year institutions or two-year institutions that have been approved to grant baccalaureate degrees. Basic Requirements: A group of courses from several subject areas which are required for graduation by state law. C Catalog: See YVCC Catalog definition below. Certificate: A document granted by a college or university indicating that a student has successfully completed specified courses and requirements (compare with degree, which usually requires more time and coursework). College Credit Courses: (1) Curricula and instruction that assume the student has already mastered certain skills and abilities and has the level of commitment needed for postsecondary school work. Compare to developmental-level study. (2) At YVCC, collegelevel courses are numbered 100 or above. 26

29 Core Electives: curriculum requirements to graduate as part of the DTA. Co-requisite: A condition of enrollment consisting of what course a student is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another course. Counselor: A member of the college faculty who has special training in guidance and who assists students in academic or personal matters. See also advisor. Course Designators: referents under which courses are organized within the Courses section of this catalog. Course Schedule: See YVCC Course Schedule definition below. D Developmental Courses: A pre-college level course to develop skills in reading, writing or math that prepares students for college-level English and math. Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA): An agreement between community colleges, technical colleges and 4 year universities regarding transfer requirements. Distribution areas: Course requirements included in an instructional program to make sure that the student is well-rounded and gains some perspective outside his or her specific focus or major. E Education Plan: Form listing courses in which a student will enroll based on assessment, goals, requirements, and recommendations by a faculty advisor or counselor. Electives: Is a term used for an academic course chosen by the student from a set of options, as opposed to a required course. While required courses (sometimes called "core courses" or "general education courses") are deemed essential for an academic degree, elective courses tend to be more specialized. F Financial Aid (FAFSA): Money available from various sources to help students pay college expenses. These funds come as loans, grants, or scholarships from the state or federal government or other organizations. Work study is also a form of financial aid (includes: Grants, loans, scholarships). G General Electives: Courses in a wide variety of subjects; designed to meet the need for broad knowledge. Required for DTA. Grade Point Average (GPA): The GPA is computed by multiplying the number value of the grade earned in each course (generally, A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) times the number of credits for each course, then dividing the result by the total number of credits taken. Grant: A type of financial aid that generally does not have to be paid back after the student leaves school. Grants are available through the federal government, state agencies, and educational institutions H Humanities: Studies intended to provide knowledge in culture and distinguished from the empirical nature of the natural sciences. Can include the fields of languages, music, art, drama, communications, ethic studies and more. L Lab Sciences: Lab sciences classes are where you have an extra hour or so per week in the lab 27

30 Loan: A type of financial aid that must be repaid to the government agency or other lending organization when the student leaves school. M Major: Specialization in one academic discipline or field of study, Also called academic concentration in a particular subject. Minor: Similar to college majors, but with a smaller concentration and fewer classes. While most colleges require students to have a major, choosing a minor is optional. N Natural Sciences: A branch of science that deals with the physical world, e.g., physics, chemistry, geology, and biology. P Prerequisite: A course that must be completed (often with a certain minimum grade) or skill that must be demonstrated before a student can enroll in a more advanced course (for example, first-year French is a prerequisite for second-year French). Program of Study: A set of courses or other work that must be successfully completed before qualifying for a degree or diploma. Q Quantitative requirement: Part of the DTA that requires a college level math course or philosophy. R Registration: To sign up or enroll in a course or courses includes enrolling, dropping/withdrawing, choosing pass/fail in place of letter grades, making payments, etc. S Scholarship: A type of financial aid grant. Organizations may give scholarships according to academic achievement, financial need, or any other basis. Usually there is a competitive application process. Social Sciences: Refers to the academic disciplines concerned with society and human nature. "Social science" is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to anthropology, archaeology, criminology, economics, linguistics, law, communication studies, history, political science, sociology, human geography and psychology. Syllabus: An outline plan for a particular class, including textbook requirements, class meeting dates, reading assignments, examination dates, and the instructor's grading standards, etc. T Transcript: A record of the courses and semester or quarter credits a student has taken at a college or university, the grades and degrees or certificates earned, and any awards and honors received. Transfer: To move from one college or university to another and have the second institution recognize and accept some or all of the courses taken and credits earned at the first college. W Wait list: A registration tool allowing students to put themselves electronically in the queue of a fully enrolled course. Students will be added to the course as openings occur until the third day of the quarter in the order that they appear on the list. Offers students a fair and consistent method of enrolling in a full class should openings occur. Students must remove 28

31 themselves from the wait list if they decide not to pursue the course. Work-study: A type of financial aid which pays students to work part-time, often on campus, during the academic year. Y YVCC Catalog: A comprehensive resource published which lists college regulations, program and course descriptions, degree and graduation requirements, transfer requirements, and other essential information. YVCC Course Schedule: Is published before advising and registration begin for each quarter and summer session. It lists each class being offered, its time, location, instructor (if available), and its unique item number -- which students must know in order to register. Always check the YVCC Website for the must up to date information. Calendar Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Stay Connected to YVCC Events! 29