Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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 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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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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Study Abroad

Rock Valley College offers several opportunities to study abroad, while earning credits. Costs and dates are all approximate. Financial Aid is often available for these programs. For more information, call (815) 921-3313 or e-mail s.hendrickson@rockvalleycollege.edu.

Austria (Salzburg College)

 Spring 2012

Includes: 12-15 credit hours (German Language & History, plus electives, program fees, home stay (with Austrian families), and some meals.

Does not include: RVC tuition or airfare

Passport and visa required

Application due: October 15, 2011 ($600 application fee)

Canterbury, England

Canterbury, England (Canterbury Christ Church University)

Spring 2012

Includes: Instructional costs, 4 course program (British Politics & Society, British Literature or History, plus two elective courses), home stay with daily breakfast, course-related field trips, airport transfer to and from Canterbury 

Does not include: airfare, books, RVC tuition

Application due: November 15, 2011 ($600 application fee)

Costa Rica

 Summer 2012

Includes: Round trip airfare to and from Chicago, home stay with some meals, field trips, overnight excursions and airport transfers.

Application due: March 1, 2012 ($500 application fee)


Madrid, Spain

Summer 2012

Includes: Round-trip airfare from Chicago to Madrid; airport transfers and lodging; some meals; visits to Prado, Reina Sofia, and Archaeology museums; accommodations (dormitory); field trips to Toledo, Segovia, & Granada.

Application due: March 1, 2012 ($500 application fee)


Seville, Spain

 Spring 2012

Includes: Home stay or dormitory, some meals, free cell phone during program, free Wi-Fi access, cultural visits and field trip excursions, pre-paid health plan, tutorial services, on-site library and study pass, "Intercambio" program.

Does not include: airfare, RVC tuition

Application due: October 15, 2011 ($600 application fee)