Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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

Alumni Spotlight Check out our new Alumni Spotlight! Featured this month: John Destin (RVC Football alum)now playing for the University of Tulsa.

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.

Important Dates

Spring 2010 Registration and Payment Information

Priority registration period
 November 2-6
Open registration period
 November 9-January 13
Payment Due Date
 December 9 at 6:00 p.m.
No registration for Spring
 December 10 & 11 (drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens
 December 11 at 5:30pm
Payment Due Date
 January 6 at 6:00 p.m.
No registration for Spring
 January 7 & 8 (Drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens
 January 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Registration ends
 January 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Final Payment Due Date
 January 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Late registration with Instructor Permission
 January 14-22

Last Day for Tuition Refund

 

 January 25 6:00 p.m.

Last Day to Withdraw

(Must be done in person in the Records Office)

 April 9 at 5:00 p.m.


Priority Registration Information for Spring 2010

Current RVC students registering for the Spring 2010 semester are assigned a priority registration date based on the number of semester hours earned. This method will be in place for the Fall and Spring semesters only. Registration opens at 12:01 a.m. on the registration day for which you are eligible. The following registration schedule will apply. 

Priority Date
 Hours Earned
November 2 (Mon.)
 48/more
November 3 (Tues.)
 24/more
November 4 (Wed.)
 12/more
November 5 (Thurs.)
 1/more
November 6 (Thurs.)
 0 hours/enrolled current semester
November 9-January 13
 Open registration for all current and new students.
See Spring Registration Information above for other important dates.

 

Fall 2009 Registration and Payment Information

Priority registration period
 April 6 - 9
Open registration period
 April 13 - July 22
Payment Due Date
 July 22 at 6:00 p.m.
No registration for Fall
 July 23 & 24 (Drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens
 July 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Payment Due Date
 August 12 at 6:00 p.m.
No registration for Fall
 August 13 & 14 (Drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens
 August 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Registration ends
 August 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Final Payment Due Date
 August 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Late registration with Instructor Permission
 August 19 - 25
Last Day for Tuition Refund
 August 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Last Day to Withdraw

(Must be done in person in the Records Office)

 November 6 at 5:00 p.m.