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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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.
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!
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?
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.
Rock Valley College offers a wide variety of courses for students. Credit courses are designed to assist you in completing a degree or certificate program. Community Education courses are designed for personal enrichment and/or skill enhancement.
Visit Online Services to search for course availability. It's easy! Click on "For Students" then select "Search Classes" and enter any search criteria you choose. If there are no longer seats available in a course, the course will not appear.
If you prefer to view the printed version of the schedule booklet, click the links below. These files are in PDF format which require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Download the Summer/Fall 2010 Credit Course Schedule
New for this schedule, course listings are organized by location. Sections include Main Campus, Stenstrom Center and other off-campus locations and Distance Learning. This schedule is for all three summer sessions (I, II and III) and fall.
Download the Spring 2010 Credit Course Schedule
Includes complete course listings, registration information, important dates and deadlines, financial aid information, scholarship information, opportunities to study abroad, trips and tours and much, much more.
Take a look at some key courses that still have available seats for the Fall 2010 semester.
Download a copy of the Fall 2010 Community and Continuing Professional Education Schedule
Download a copy of the Summer 2010 Community and Continuing Professional Education Schedule
Download a copy of the Community and Continuing Professional Education Registration Form
The Schedule includes Community Education non-credit course offerings in topics covering Art; Communications/Writing; Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies; Dance; Education & Personal Development; Finance; Fitness; Health; Home Garden & Pets; Language & Literature; Music; Photography & Travel; Recreation & Sports; --Continuing Professional Education vocational course offerings that include Business Careers; Computer Skills Training; Web-based On-line courses; Education Careers; Healthcare Careers; Hospitality Careers; Language for the Workplace; Math Fundamentals; Technology Careers and topics of Special Interest. There's something for everyone, at any age!
Important Note:
Effective July 1, the Identity Protection Act (096-0894) of 2010, will no longer allow the use of social security numbers for account access. Your Student ID number is required for all registrations; specifically Telephone Registrations.
Your student ID number is located on the top right corner of Registration Statements. Your ID number is necessary for interacting with many RVC departments.
If you have further questions, please contact the Information Desk at 815-921-4250 or the Community & Continuing Education office at 815-921-3900.