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.

Multi-cultural Initiatives

Volunteer

We need your help! Give our community a hand. Volunteer for one of these community events:

  • Read to School Children – Washington Park Community Center (October 21, & November 21, 2009)
  • Help out at Habitat Restore – Habitat for Humanity Store (November 2009)
  • Feed the homeless this winter – November & December 2009

Three ways to sign-up:

1. In person at the Transfer Center (2nd floor – Student Center)
2. Call (815) 921-4116
3. Sign-up online now

Multi-cultural Achievers Program (M.A.P.)


Helping to ensure that all students succeed.

What is M.A.P.?

M.A.P. has been designed to meet the growing needs of minority students. A basic element of the program is to provide students with a variety of support services. It provides the opportunity to get to know your peers, and build a support network within the academic environment with staff and instructors. A goal of this program is to foster engagement and participation from students which will strengthen their academic and social skills.

Who should choose M.A.P.?

Did you know that only 17% of the nation's African-Americans and 11% of Hispanics successfully complete four-year degrees? Minority males enrolled at Rock Valley College are at risk of not completing their A.A. or A.S. degrees compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Individuals wishing to complete college level coursework with the intention of pursuing an advanced degree should become an active participant in M.A.P.

Learn more about M.A.P.

Contact Us

Rock Valley College Transfer & University Center/ Multi-cultural Initiatives

Second Floor of the RVC Student Center next to Career Services

Valerie Jefferson, Coordinator
(815) 921-4107

Oscar Almonaci, Academic Advisor
(815) 921-4106