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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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?
Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?
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.
How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.
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.
Camps RVC volleyball is hosting three camps this summer. Register now!
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!
| SUMMER 2013- SESSION II |
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| June 10 (Monday)* | Classes begin for first 4-week and 8-week of Session II |
| July 3 (Wednesday) | Final Exam Day for first 4-week classes of Session II |
| July 3 (Wednesday) | No Classes for 8-week classes/College Open |
| July 4 (Thursday) | No Classes/College Closed |
| July 5 (Friday) |
No Classes/College Open |
| July 30 (Tuesday) |
End of Classes |
| July 31, August 1 (Wednesday, Thursday) |
Final Exams for Session II |
| August 5 (Monday) |
Grades due before 12 noon |
| SUMMER 2013- SESSION III |
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| July 8 (Monday)* | Classes Begin for second 4-week-Session III |
| July 30 (Tuesday) | End of Classes |
| July 31, August 1 (Wednesday, Thursday) | Final Exams for Session III |
| August 5 (Monday) | Grades due before 12 noon |
| FALL SEMESTER 2013 |
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| August 17 (Saturday)* | Weekend Classes Begin |
| August 19 (Monday)* | Weekday Classes Begin |
| August 31, September 1, 2 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) | No Weekend Classes/College Closed |
| September 3 (Tuesday) | Faculty/Staff Development Day/No Classes |
| November 27 (Wednesday) |
Fall Recess/No Classes/College Open |
| November 28, 29, 30, Dec. 1 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) |
No Classes/College Closed |
| December 6 (Friday) |
End of Weekday Classes |
| December 7 (Saturday) |
End of Weekend Classes |
| December 9-13 (Monday-Friday) |
Final Exams for Weekday Classes |
| December 14 (Saturday) |
Final Exams for Weekend Classes |
| December 16 (Monday) |
Grades due before 12 noon |
| December 23 – January 1 |
No Classes/College Closed |
| SPRING SEMESTER 2014 |
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| January 2 (Thursday) | Offices Open |
| January 10 (Friday) | Faculty Development Day/College Open |
| January 11 (Saturday)* | Weekend Classes Begin |
| January 13 (Monday)* | Weekday Classes Begin |
| January 20 (Monday) |
No Classes/College Closed |
| March 9 - 16 (Sunday-Sunday) |
Spring Recess - No Weekday/Weekend Classes |
| March 17 / 22 (Monday / Saturday) |
Weekday / Weekend Classes Resume |
| April 17 (Thursday) |
Faculty/Staff Development Day/No Classes |
| April 18, 19, 20 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) |
No Classes/College Closed |
| May 3 (Saturday) |
End of Weekend Classes |
| May 9 (Friday) |
End of Weekday Classes |
| May 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri) |
Final Exams for Weekend & Weekday Classes |
| May 16 (Friday at 6 pm) |
Commencement |
| May 19 (Monday) |
Grades due before 12 noon |