Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Academics

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.

» Degree Programs
» Certificate Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Course Schedules
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

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Admission

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

Student Services

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
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» Baseball
» Men's Tennis
» Softball
» Booster Club

Regional Champs! RVC Softball has won the regional and has advanced to the national tournament, May 16-18!

Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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» Library Catalog (Classic)
» Library Catalog (Tomcat)
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

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About RVC

About RVC

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Rock Valley College is a comprehensive two-year community college in Rockford, Illinois offering more than 100 courses for transfer, career programs and certificates.  Founded in 1964, the college is part of the 48-institution Illinois Community College System.

Service Area
All of Winnebago County, most of Boone County and portions of Ogle, Stephenson, McHenry and DeKalb counties.  The total population served is more than 340,000.

Student Profile

  • Enrollment of 8,600
  • More than 4,700 full-time
  • More than 25,000 non-credit students annually
  • Average age: 25.9 years
  • 59 percent female, 41 percent male
  • Ethnic origin: White 78%, Black 10%, Hispanic 8%, Asian 3%, Native American 0.3%.

Facilities

  • 217-acre wooded campus
  • Facilities
    • Main Campus, North Mulford Road, Rockford
    • Stenstrom Center for Career Education, Samuelson Road, Rockford
    • Bell School Road Center, Bell School Road, Rockford
    • Falcon Road Center, Falcon Road, Rockford
    • North Main Street Center, North Main Street, Rockford
    • Learning and Opportunity Center, 308 West State Street (Stewart Square), Rockford
  • Bengt Sjostrom Theatre, home of Starlight Theatre
  • Comprehensive athletic complex and walking path
  • Modern classroom and labs
  • Refurbished Student Center and Educational Resource Center, newly renovated Physical Education Center, and the brand new state-of-the-art Karl J. Jacobs Center for Science and Math

Activities
A full range of more than 30 student clubs and organizations.  The college boasts award winning student newspaper (Valley Forge) and literary magazine (Voices.)  Nine men's and women's intercollegiate sports competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) Division III.

Public high schools in the service areaoutside student group

  • Rockford Auburn
  • Rockford East
  • Rockford Guilford
  • Rockford Jefferson
  • Belvidere
  • Belvidere North
  • Machesney Park Harlem
  • Rockton Hononegah
  • Byron
  • Durand
  • Oregon
  • Pecatonica
  • North Boone
  • South Beloit
  • Stillman Valley
  • Winnebago

Services to Business and Industry

  • Business and Professional Institute (customized training and technical assistance)
  • Procurement Technical Assistance Center
  • Illinois Small Business Development Center
  • Rock River Valley Entrepreneurship Center
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