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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in football, 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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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?
Get Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!
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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 20 career programs.
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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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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.
EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC.
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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!
The Electronic Engineering Technology program is modifying its coursework to emphasize alternative energy applications. The first course is 'EET-299-DTX Alternative Energy' and starts this fall 2009 semester. This is a hybrid course which means 50% of the course is done online. 
As energy costs continue to rise, one of the fastest growing industries involves the development of sustainable energy. The future of energy in the United States, and the rest of the world is in clean, renewable, cost-effective energy sources, and a new program at Rock Valley College is designed to prepare you to start a career in sustainable energy.
As an Alternative Energy Hybrid System Integrator you will be trained to perform a site feasibility analysis that includes geography and local codes to determine the best application of alternative energy sources to a residence or small business. You will also learn how to integrate the alternative energy system with the overall home management system and system consoles.