Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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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.

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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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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?

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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.

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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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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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JIAC Engineering Program

Jobs & Innovation Accelerator Challenge
Rockford Area Aerospace Cluster

JIAC Program Overview

If you are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree and are in one target group for JIAC candidates (see box at right), you may be eligible for the JIAC Engineering Program. The U.S. Dept. of Labor – Employment & Training Administration has provided this unique opportunity through the Jobs & Innovation Accelerator Challenge (JIAC) Grant. The intent of the program is to promote Aerospace careers in the Rockford region, by providing students with educational and career mentoring through RVC, NIU and the JiET-A initiative.

JIAC Program Benefits

  • Up to $1200 grant award, renewable per semester, for tuition, books & fees: That's $4,800 for 2 years!

  • Engineering career mentoring

  • JiETAIntegrated internship opportunities at local aerospace companies through JiET-A

  • Career and company exploration, including plant visits and tours

  • Engineering Program Advising will be maintained throughout your RVC engineering education, continues with your transfer and studies at NIU, and assists in placement into your first engineering job!
JIAC Candidates:

Minorities, disabled, women, veterans & eligible spouses, laid off, unemployed, under-employed, incumbent, or displaced workers

 

RVC to NIU: 2 + 2 Engineering Program

Program Overview

This new program allows you to start earning your engineering degree right here at Rock Valley College.  For the first two years of study you can save money on tuition and fees, plus avoid commuting costs and room & board - all while staying here in Rockford!  

  • The Colleges of Engineering at Rock Valley College (RVC) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have recently finalized a transfer agreement for the new A.E.S Engineering Transfer Degree.

  • This 2 + 2 program ensures that credits earned from the first two (2) years completed at RVC will transfer seamlessly to NIU, where students may complete their final two (2) years of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.

  • Approximately 15-18 credits per semester while at RVC will complete the AES degree in two years.

  • Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial & Systems Engineering are examples of the B.S. engineering degrees.

How to get started

1. Complete “Enrollment Information Form” for Rock Valley College

2. Apply for FAFSA for 2012 academic year “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” 
NOTE: Application for FAFSA is required for eligibility in JIAC Program.

3. Complete the “JIAC Program Application”

4. Schedule initial meeting with JIAC Engineering Grant Coordinator, Vicki Brust, at Rock Valley College (see contact info below)

5. Bring required documents per the “JIAC Eligibility Checklist” to meeting to determine eligibility and suitability for the program.

6. Receive Eligibility Notification for JIAC Engineering & Technology Program

7. Enroll in Engineering courses.

NOTE:  All JIAC program related applications and documents are to be returned to the attention of Vicki Brust, via email, mail or in person.

 

Contact

Vicki Brust
JIAC Engineering Grant Coordinator
815-921-4117
v.brust@rockvalleycollege.edu
Student Center (SC) 2124- second floor of Student Center on RVC main campus

  • Program funding by U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment & Training Administration (ETA).

  • All JIAC services are dependent on the availability of funding.

  • Open to residents of RVC district 511, or "in-district" residency, while grant funds are available.

  • Equal opportunity employer/ program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Contact the RVC Coordinator/Disability Support Services at (815) 921-2356 or (800) 973-7821.

  • This program is subject to the provisions of the "Jobs for Veterans Act" Public Law 107-288, which provides priority of service to veterans and spouses of certain veterans.

  • JiET-A is a partner with shared goals as JIAC. Participants may be eligible for JiET-A without being eligible for JIAC.