Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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
» Student Government
» Get Involved

Get Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!

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 20 career programs.

» Degree Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Faculty
» Course Schedules
» Course Catalog
» Study Abroad

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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.

» Registration
» Priority Registration
» Advising and Counseling
» Visit Campus
» Adult Students

Getting Started Get started at RVC in just a few easy steps.

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
» Advising/Counseling
» Tutoring Lab

EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC. 

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!

» Library Home Page
» Library Catalog
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

Athletics

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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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Women's Basketball
» Men's Basketball
» Booster Club

Basketball The first home games of the 2009-2010 basketball season start Thursday, November 12!

Study Abroad

Rock Valley College offers several opportunities to study abroad, while earning credits. Costs and dates are all approximate. For more information, call (815) 921-3314 or e-mail p.kramer@rockvalleycollege.edu.

Australia
3 Weeks- Summer
Cost: $2,800
Includes: Tuition, room, most meals, field trips.

Austria (Salzburg College)
May 13-June 20, 2010 (approx.)
Cost: $4,907 (Summer)
Cost: $12,085 (Fall & Spring) plus airfare and RVC tuition
Includes: Program fees, home stay (with Austrian families), and 3 meals per day.

Canterbury, England

Canterbury, England (Canterbury Christ Church University)
Fall '09: September 13-December 12, 2009
Spring '09: January 11-April 11, 2010
Cost: $5,937 plus airfare, books, and RVC tuition.
Includes: Instructional costs, room and board, course-related field trips, airport transfer to and from Canterbury and the ICISP program fee.

Costa Rica
May 26 – June 26, 2010
Cost: $3,049 plus RVC tuition
Includes: Round trip airfare to and from Chicago, housing, breakfast, dinner, field trips, excursions and airport transfers.

Dijon, France
July 1 – July 31, 2010
Cost: $2,250 plus airfare (residence hall) or $2,475 plus airfare (home stay)
Includes: Paris tour, dinner, two overnights, six tuition credit hours, three day tour of Roman Provence, field trips, fees, 20+ hours of instruction for four weeks

Carlow, Ireland
Fall Semester 2010 (application fee due by May 1, 2010)
Cost: $7,950 plus RVC tuition and transportation
Includes: Instructional fees, course-related field trips, housing, ICISP fees, orientation materials, and insurance.

Madrid, Spain
May 29-June 30, 2010
Cost: $4,000 plus tuition for 7 credit hours
Includes: Round-trip airfare from Chicago to Madrid; airport transfers and lodging; breakfast, lunch and dinner; application fee; visits to Prado, Reina Sofia, and Archaeology museums.

Seville, Spain
Cost: $9,000 (Fall) plus airfare and RVC tuition for 4 credit hours
Cost: $9,400 (Spring) plus airfare and RVC tuition for 4 credit hours
Includes: Instructional program and fees, 3 meals/day, housing and laundry in Spanish family's home, free cell phone during program, free Wi-Fi access, cultural visits and field trip excursions, pre-paid health plan, and tutorial services.

Xi’an, China
 August 24-December 23, 2010
Cost: $4, 500
Includes: Housing and food, round trip airfare, visa fees, field trips and 12 credit hours.