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.

Appointments to register are issued upon completion of designated preregistration procedures as described in the college catalog.

(1) Tuition and fees are based on residency requirements detailed in chapter 28B.15 RCW, college and university fees. Tuition limits are set by the Washington state legislature and approved by the governor. Tuition rates and fees are set by the state board for community and technical colleges and are subject to change.

(2) Special quarterly fees and expenses:

(a) An explanation of fees may be obtained under the fees and expenses section of the college catalog.

(b) Fee schedules are not considered binding between Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) and students. The college and its divisions reserve the right to make changes. Changes shall take effect whenever the proper authorities determine. Except as other conditions permit, the college will make every reasonable effort to ensure students currently enrolled receive advance notice of changes.

The refund schedule is established by the board of trustees. Refunds will be made as described in the college catalog.

In determining resident status, students are considered to be residents if they have lived in the state for one year prior to registration and also meet the requirements as outlined in chapter 28.15 RCW. Burden of proof of domicile rests with the student. The registrar will review the questionnaire and will notify the student in writing of the decision, which is subject to appeal. Students who are not residents of the state of Washington are subject to the current nonresident rate for tuition and fees.

No student will receive an honorable dismissal, or be entitled to a transfer of credits earned, who has not satisfactorily accounted for all college property issued to him and settled all outstanding financial obligations. A student who fails to obtain an honorable dismissal will not be recommended to another institution.