Upgrades begin on the Grandview Campus

In 2021, Yakima Valley College’s Grandview Campus will welcome upgrades to labs serving multiple academic programs as well as its distance learning classroom, financial aid office, a computer lab, and more. Work on the Grandview Main building totaling approximately $3 million kicked off this fall, with completion expected by summer 2021.

Renovations to YVC's Grandview Main building began in October.

"Grandview has seen significant growth in recent years,” said Marc Coomer, dean of the Grandview Campus and College & Career Readiness division. “Improvements to our facilities allow us to continue providing high-quality instruction and services to our students, as well as expand course offerings as that growth continues. This project strengthens the educational opportunities available in the lower Yakima Valley."

Included in the remodel are updates to lab spaces used for biology, chemistry, geology, and art courses.

This project is expected to be completed in summer of 2021.

"The renovation will provide modernized lab facilities for our science classes, making them safer for students and expanding opportunities for innovative teaching and learning,” Coomer continued. “In addition, the update to the Financial Aid Office will create a more welcoming environment for students and make it easier for staff to ensure student confidentiality."

Renovations to YVC's Grandview Main building began in October.

MH Construction is the general contractor for the project and BORArchitecture is the architect. Approximately one-third of the Grandview Main Building will be remodeled during the project.