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.
Please note: The Rock Valley College campus closes at 1pm during the Summer. See below for Summer Testing Center hours.
The Testing Center serves as the central location on campus for the administration of testing programs and services offered at Rock Valley College.
All Testing Programs and Services:
Testing Center Location:
Student Center (SC), lower level
Fall-Spring Hours:
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
One Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. - Noon.
Summer Hours:
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
One Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. - Noon.
Please note: Friday, Saturday and evening hours are subject to change during Interims, summer, spring break and between Fall and Spring semesters. Please contact the Testing Center to verify hours of operation during these periods.
Contacts:
Sharon Jacobsen, Manager: (815) 921-2388
Lori McKinney, Testing Specialist: (815) 921-2386
Main Phone: (815) 921-2380
Fax: (815) 921-2389
E-mail the Testing Center: rvc-testing-center@rockvalleycollege.edu
Providing professional, accessible, testing services in a secure and appropriate environment for the purpose of advancing the educational and career status of current students and district residents.

“Rock Valley College is a Participant in the NCTA Consortium of College Testing Centers.”