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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» 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.

Transfer Center

The Transfer and University Center provides students with quality transfer-related services, opportunities, and information.

  • Printed and web resources for transfer planning
  • Course equivalency guides for transfer to four-year institutions
  • Illinois college and university catalogs, applications and scholarship information
  • Provide unofficial transcript evaluations to assist students in academic planning
  • Arrange four-year institution visits to RVC’s campus



Location: Student Center, top floor

Appointments: Call (815) 921-4116

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; (Summer-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Personnel:

Valerie Jefferson, Coordinator

EdNet: Log onto EdNet, click on Rock Valley Online, click on Transfer and University Center

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI)

The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a statewide agreement that allows transfer of a 37-41 credit General Education Core between participating Illinois institutions. Completion of this core at Rock Valley College assures transferring students that lower-division general education requirements for an associate or bachelor's degree have been satisfied.

The IAI is in effect for RVC students who were first-time freshmen in the summer of 1998 and thereafter.

Rock Valley College is a strong supporter of the IAI. We believe it will go a long way to ending the confusion about what courses transfer to what other colleges. Students should visit the IAI Web site at  for a complete list of participating Illinois colleges and universities, public and private.

Course Applicability System (CAS)

CAS is a site for all Illinois students and academic advisors. CAS tells you not only what courses transfer, but how they count toward a specific bachelor's degree, too!

Transfer and University Center Guarantee

Rock Valley College guarantees that courses approved for transfer to another college will be honored either as program requirements or electives.

If transfer courses are not accepted after all provisions of the University Transfer Credit Guarantee are followed, the college will allow the student to take additional Rock Valley College courses up to the number of credits not transferred without tuition and fees.