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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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?

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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.

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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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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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Academics

 
 
See a detailed breakdown of the academic divisions, departments, and disciplines below:

Academic Divisions

 

Allied Health & Technical Programs

Associate Dean: Ron Schulz
Division Office (Allied Health): (815) 921-3203
Division Office (Technical Programs): (815) 921-3203

Allied Health includes:

Technical Programs includes:

 
Communication & Education

Associate Dean: Dr. Lamata Mitchell
Division Office: (815) 921-3338

Communication includes:

Education includes:

 
Nursing
Associate Dean: Lois Lundgren
Division Office: (815) 921-3261
Nursing includes:

 

 
Social Science & Humanities

Associate Dean: Ronald Geary
Division Office: (815) 921-3317
The Social Science and Humanities division of Rock Valley College includes the following departments and disciplines:

Social Science:

 

This division is also home to:

 

Mathematics, Human Services & Fitness, Wellness and Sport

Associate Dean:

Division Office: (815) 921-3510

Mathematics includes:

Fitness, Wellness, and Sport includes:
 
Sciences 

Associate Dean: Dr. Evan McHugh
Division Office: (815) 921-3471

Sciences includes:

 

At Rock Valley College, we’ll help you discover your passion as you choose a major or program that fits your interests and aspirations. You will have many options from among our:

RVC has more than a dozen program divisions with faculty and staff who will be happy to sit down with you to discuss their programs and how they match with your educational goals.

In an effort to expand the offerings available to you, we also have more than 40 joint educational agreements with two-year colleges in Illinois and Wisconsin.

You’ll also have opportunities to expand your mind and broaden your worldview you can Study Abroad in such locations as China, Italy, Spain, Greece, and France.

Rock Valley College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

The college is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.