Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Quarter 2026
- Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASYVC
- Associated Students of Yakima Valley College, the student governing body.
L
- Larson Commons
- The main dining hall and cafeteria area located within the Hopi Student Union Building.
T
- The HUB
- Common shorthand for the Hopi Student Union Building.
- The HUB
- The Hopi Student Union Building, which houses the campus dining services and snack bar.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area on the Yakima campus used for student events and socializing.
- The SRC
- The Student Residence Center, the primary on-campus housing facility located on the Yakima Campus.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services program providing academic and personal support for eligible students.
Y
- YVCF
- The Yakima Valley College Foundation, which manages scholarships and campus development.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments, and communicate with instructors.
- ctcLink
- The centralized online portal used by students for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Deccio
- The Deccio Higher Education Center, housing classrooms and administrative offices.
- Glenn Anthon
- Glenn Anthon Hall, a central academic building for general education courses.
- Hopf
- The Hopi Student Union Building (often spelled or referred to as Hopf in older records), the center for student activities.
- hopf_union_building_hub_dining
- Hopf Union Building (HUB) Dining
- Palmer
- Palmer Hall, which houses the nursing and allied health programs.
- student_cafe
- Student Cafe
- Sundquist
- Sundquist Hall, the primary building for science laboratories and lectures.
- YVC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety incidents.
- YVC Card
- The official student identification card required for library services and building access.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.