Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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 30 career programs.

» Degree Programs
» Certificate Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Course Schedules
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

Course Listing Check out a comprehensive list of courses offered at RVC...

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.

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» Getting Started
» For Adult Students
» For HS Counselors
» For Parents
» Financial Aid
» Educational Planning Sessions
» Records & Registration

Get Started! Find out how to get started at RVC! We make it easy for you to pursue your goals...

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
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

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
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

Athletics

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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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Booster Club
» Fitness, Wellness & Sport

Camps RVC volleyball is hosting three camps this summer. Register now!

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 (Classic)
» Library Catalog (Tomcat)
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

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About RVC Foundation

Funding Priorities

Rock Valley College is state-assisted not state supported. Your generous gifts help the Rock Valley College Foundation to:

  • Provide scholarships to deserving students. Students who could not afford to attend school or purchase textbooks are in class because of foundation scholarships. These scholarships are for students in credit, and selected non-credit and workforce development programs. 
  • Maintain academic excellence by supporting faculty development and leadership opportunities. 
  • Purchase state-of-the-art instructional equipment and supplies. Music labs, the library, science labs, and many classrooms all have equipment purchased with foundation funding. 
  • Support activities that complement the college's educational offerings, enhance the experience of current students, and bring new students to campus. Recent activities have included the 2013 David H. Caskey Memorial Lecture:The Global Water Crisis– Coming to our Great Lakes , ALAS Leadership Development, PAIC Multicultural Curriculum Transformation Academy and Flamenco A3 dance performance and clinics. 
  • Respond to special and unpredicted needs of the college through the general endowment fund. 
  • Enhance campus facilities to expand existing programs, broaden regional cultural offerings, and build educational partnerships that will positively impact the regional workforce. 
  • Beautify RVC's main campus which consists of 217 picturesque acres through donations to a campus beautification program.


Gifts to the RVC Foundation may take several forms:

  • Current gifts of cash, securities, or other personal or real property.
  •  Deferred gifts by wills, life insurance policies, or transfer by or through trusts.


By supporting Rock Valley College, you are ensuring a bright and strong future for your community—immeasurable returns that reach beyond your lifetime in positive results.

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With your assistance the Rock Valley College Foundation will continue to meet the needs of the College and our district.

Making a contribution to the Foundation is easy. To make a donation, click on Donate Now link.

Rock Valley College Foundation
3301 North Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114-5699

The Rock Valley College Foundation welcomes your gifts and will provide written confirmation and receipt of your donation.