Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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
» Golf
» Volleyball
» Women's Tennis
» Fitness, Wellness, and Sport

Fall Sports Check out our fall sports schedules for Golf, Volleyball, and Women's Tennis!

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
» Course Descriptions
» Faculty
» Course Schedules
» Course Catalog
» Study Abroad
» EAGLE - Learning Management System
» Stenstrom Center Offerings

EAGLE Get more out of your classes with RVC's new EAGLE Learning Management System.

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 Center
» Judicial Affairs

EPS New students must attend an Educational Planning Session before registering for classes. Find out how.

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 Distance Learning Service

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

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
» Student Life Events
» RVC on Facebook and Twitter

Welcome Week See what events Student Life has planned for Fall Welcome Week as well as other exciting events planned for Fall semester!

Pacesetter Award

The Rock Valley College Foundation Pacesetter Award recognizes the success stories of recent Rock Valley College graduates.

 

Award Criteria

 

Each nomination for the RVC Foundation Pacesetter Award will be reviewed according to the following criteria:

 

  • Completion of a Rock Valley College program within the prior 10 years
  • Initial accomplishments in his/her chosen field
  • Volunteer service in the community
  • Continued interest in and support of education at Rock Valley College
  • Personal challenges
  • All inductees into the RVC Foundation’s Alumni/Pacesetter Hall of Fame will accept the responsibility of listing Rock Valley College in all publicly discussed or printed biographical information.  Our desire is that all inductees are proud of the role Rock Valley College played in their educational process and willingly and enthusiastically share it with the public.

Nomination Requirements

 

  • A completed nomination form (all sections must be answered as completely as possible).
  • A brief biographical sketch of the nominee (up to 2 pages).
  • Up to 2 letters of recommendation (from employers, civic leaders, colleagues)
  • A brief self-statement (up to 500 words) describing how the nominee’s life has been shaped by a community college education

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the disqualification of a nomination:

 

All nominations and support materials should be sent to:

Rock Valley College Foundation
Pacesetter Award
3301 North Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114


Questions? Call the RVC Foundation at (815) 921-4507 or e-mail Tricia Sweeney at t.sweeney@rockvalleycollege.edu.