Fill out an Application for Admission

All new students attending Rock Valley College must complete applications for admissions, regardless of the program of study or courses they intend to complete.

The best way to apply for admission is to print the application form, complete it, and mail or deliver it to the Admissions and Records office at 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114-5699. The form is a PDF file and can be opened using Acrobat Reader. If you don't have Reader, download if free from Adobe.

Applications are also located in the Admissions and Records office in the Student Center on the main campus and local high schools and libraries. If you would like one sent to you, complete our information request form.

Eligibility

Rock Valley College has an open door admission policy, which means educational opportunities are available to anyone who wants to further his/her education and/or skills. Admission to degree and certificate programs requires students to have completed a high school diploma or GED certificate. Admission to Community or Continuing Education courses does not have such requirements.

A non-graduate 16 or 17 years of age who has severed his or her connection with the high school system, as certified in writing by the chief executive officer (or designee) of the high school district in which the student had legal residence, or a non -graduate 18 years of age or older, may be admitted if he or she demonstrates the capacity to benefit from programs and courses offered by the College.

High school students, age 16 and older, may be admitted to selected courses upon the written approval of their high school principal (or designee) and their parent or guardian. Students under age 16 must receive written approval of these individuals as well as interview with the Director of Advising, Counseling and High School Connections.

For more information call the Counseling office at (815) 921-4100