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.
EAGLE Get more out of your classes with RVC's new EAGLE Learning Management System.
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.
Getting Started Get started at RVC in just a few easy steps.
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.
CollegeBoard CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) Shorten Your Path to a College Degree with CLEP
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program of credit by examination that gives you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know. Whether you are just entering college and hoping to accelerate your studies, a part-time student concerned with the fastest route to a degree or a working adult thinking about beginning or resuming college, CLEP can help you:
CLEP examinations are computer-based, approximately 90 minutes in length and score reports are available immediately after testing. More than five million people have used CLEP and 2,900 colleges and universities in the United States will recognize credit earned through CLEP.
Military Personnel and Veterans:
To assist military personnel in meeting their educational goals, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funds CLEP exams for eligible military service members and eligible civilian employees. To learn more visit: www.collegeboard.com/clep
To find out more about earning credit with CLEP visit: www.collegeboard.com/clep and CLEP FAQ's
CLEP Registration Form & Checklist
CLEP Rock Valley College Policy
Please call (815) 921-2385 to verify test date availability BEFORE you send in your
Registration form and payment.
Please Note: A completed CLEP Registration form is required for all testing and seats are limited. The completed registration form and the $15 per test registration fee must be received in advance of your selected test date.
Fall 2010 CLEP testing dates
| Test Date | Time |
| Thursday, September 2nd | 1:00 pm |
| Friday, September 17th | 9:00 am |
| Thursday, September 23rd | 1:00 pm |
| Friday, October 8th | 9:00 am |
| Thursday, October 14th | 1:00 pm |
| Friday, October 22nd | 9:00 am |
| Thursday, October 28th | 1:00 pm |
| Friday, November 12th | 9:00 am |
| Thursday, November 18th | 1:00 pm |
| Monday, November 22nd | 1:00 pm |
| Thursday, December 9th | 1:00 pm |
| Friday, December 17th | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, December 21st | 9:00 am |