Heritage University

Career Fair 2023
2023-04-13 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Come dressed ready to impress.
Bring copies of your resume and speak with prospective employers.
Over 25 businesses will be on campus recruiting for entry level and professional positions.
APRIL 13, 2023
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
SMITH FAMILY HALL
HERITAGE UNIVERSITY
3240 FORT RD, TOPPENISH WA 98948

Seattle Shakespeare Company Presents Romeo & Juliet
2023-04-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Seattle Shakespeare Company presents Julius Caesar
2023-04-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Native American Graduation Celebration
2023-04-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Spring Fair
2023-04-26 11:30 - 13:30 | The Great Lawn, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Spring 2023 Finals Week
2023-05-08 08:00 - 2023-05-12 17:00 | Heritage University
** to be updated **

BSN Program Class of 2023 Pinning Ceremony
2023-05-11 17:00 | Smith Family Hall
BSN Program Class of 2023 Pinning Ceremony
Thursday, May 11, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Smith Family Hall

Class of 2023 Commencement
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Yakima Valley Sundome
The 36th annual Heritage University commencement held May 5, 2018 at the SunDome in Yakima, Wash. (GORDON KING/Gordon King Photography)
Heritage University Commencement
(The following information is subject to change.)
Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates and honor those who helped them along the way.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Yakima Valley Sundome
1302 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA

Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
2023-05-29

Summer Classes Begin (Undergraduate)
2023-05-30

37th Annual Bounty of the Valley Scholarship Dinner
2023-06-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Heritage University
Please visit heritage.edu/bounty for complete information!

Yakama Nation Treaty Day (Offices Closed)
2023-06-09

Juneteenth
2023-06-19

New Student Orientation - Virtual
2023-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Get Ready to Be an Eagle!
New and Transfer Student Orientation is a series of events, activities, and opportunities developed to assist students and their families in transitioning to life at Heritage. During NSO, you will explore new ideas and concepts, learn how to get involved, and explore ways of engaging in your collegiate experience. You will learn important information about academic policies and get the tools you need to be prepared for your first day of courses. You may even discover a new passion! Above all we hope that you will have fun and make friends that last a lifetime.
All incoming students are required to attend. Remember to bring your laptop!

Tuesday, August 8 (virtual)

5:00 p.m. – Login help session
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Optional Parent/Family Session

Tuesday, August 8 (virtual)
Families are invited to attend a special webinar for more information on what to expect during your time at Heritage. Link will be sent to student’s email.

New Student Orientation - On Campus
2023-08-09 08:30 - 14:30 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Get Ready to Be an Eagle!
New and Transfer Student Orientation is a series of events, activities, and opportunities developed to assist students and their families in transitioning to life at Heritage. During NSO, you will explore new ideas and concepts, learn how to get involved, and explore ways of engaging in your collegiate experience. You will learn important information about academic policies and get the tools you need to be prepared for your first day of courses. You may even discover a new passion! Above all we hope that you will have fun and make friends that last a lifetime.
All incoming students are required to attend. Remember to bring your laptop!

Wednesday, August 9 (on-campus)

8 :30 a.m. – Event Registration
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Main Campus, Smith Family Hall

Community Movie Night - Little Mermaid
2023-08-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Great Lawn, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Heritage University’s Admissions Office and Student Government Association present:

First Day of Fall 2023 Semester
2023-08-21 | Heritage University

Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
2023-09-04

SGA Welcome Back
2023-09-06 11:30 - 13:30 | The Great Lawn, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

El Grito de Independencia
2023-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Heritage University

Faculty Scholarship Research Series: Gloria Jones-Dance, "Constitution Day"
2023-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Academic Convocation
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Faculty Scholarship Research Series: Laura Zamudio-Orozco, "Examining How Race..."
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Poetry with Dr. Kayden Vargas
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Barnhill Fireside Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

STEM in Action 2023
2023-10-14 08:00 - 15:00
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instructors in the Yakima Valley are invited to attend “STEM in Action 2023,” an educators’ summit at Heritage University on Saturday, October 14, 2023. At STEM in Action, high-energy speakers and leaders in STEM education will empower and inspire teachers with innovative teaching methods, explore cutting-edge STEM resources, and engage with fellow educators who also share your passion for nurturing curiosity and critical thinking in students.

National Day on Writing Workshops and Mixer
2023-10-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Petrie Hall 1115/1117, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
October 20
Three flash workshops 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Petrie Hall Room 1116
Reading Mixer 1:00 p.m.
Smith Family Hall

Spring Registration Opens
2023-10-23

Flu Vaccine Clinic
2023-10-24 11:30 - 15:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Faculty Scholarship Research Series: Winona Wynn, The Existential Cry for Indianness: The Archaeology of Personhood on the "Rez"
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Petrie Hall 1115/1117, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Sister Kathleen Ross Tree Dedication
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | West Lawn
