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.

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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?

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» 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.

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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.

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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!

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» Library Catalog
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» Research Guides

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

Graduation

 

Graduation Requirements
 
Each student planning to receive a degree or certificate is required to meet all of the following requirements in order to have the degree or certificate granted:
 
1. Meet all  program requirements for the degree or certificate being pursued
 
2. Receive a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 for all college-level coursework
 
3. A minimum of twenty (20) credit hours must be completed at Rock Valley College, if applying for a degree
 
4. Apply for graduation (completion) at the Records and Registration Office, top floor of the Student Center 
 
This must be done during the semester in which the student plans to complete program requirements, by the following deadlines:
 
       Spring completion – apply by March 1
       Summer completion – apply by June 1
       Fall completion – apply by October 1
 
5. Complete the graduation (completion) survey
 

It is also strongly recommended that students meet with an advisor or program director prior to filing for graduation (completion) in order to ensure all program requirements have been met.

Commencement Ceremony

Rock Valley College holds one commencement ceremony each May, held on the main campus.  This ceremony is for degree-seeking students only.  All students who will complete graduation requirements by the end of the spring semester, or the summer semester immediately following the ceremony, as well as those students who completed their requirements during the previous summer or fall semesters, are invited to participate in this commencement ceremony.

Students planning to participate in this ceremony must file for graduation by the deadline for spring completion, March 1.  Potential graduates will be notified of cap and gown pick up, along with other pertinent graduation information, during the spring semester.  Students will indicate on the application for graduation of their intent to participate in this ceremony; therefore, only those students that have indicated their intent to participate will be sent information on graduation.

Please note:  Degrees are not issued to students during the commencement ceremony.  All earned degrees and certificates will be mailed to students four weeks after the end of the semester in which the student filed and completed.

Graduation Documents

If you are unable to file for graduation (completion) in person at the Records and Registration Office, located at the top floor of the Student Center, please download the application for graduation (completion) and return to:

Download a Graduation Application and return completed form to:

Rock Valley College
Records & Registration Office
3301 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114

View the list of RVC Degrees and Certificates.