Any applicant for admission to Yakima Valley Community College shall be admitted when, as determined by the chief administrative officer of the district or his authorized representative, such applicant:

(1) Is competent to profit from the curricular offerings of the college; and

(2) Would not, by his presence or conduct, create a disruptive atmosphere within the college inconsistent with the purposes of the institution; and

(3) Is eighteen years of age or older or who has a high school diploma or GED; and

(4) Has submitted a complete Washington state community college admission application.

Yakima Valley Community College applicants are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with state law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, certain special procedures must be followed for students under the age of eighteen, selective admission programs, former students, veterans, and international students. These special procedures are published in the college catalog.

Placement testing or other professional assessments are generally required. Placement procedures and policies are published in the college catalog.