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.

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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.

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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?

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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
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» First Year Experience
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» 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.

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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!

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Illinois PTAC at RVC

Need help finding information on how to do business with federal, state, and local government? RVC's Procurement Technical Assistance Center can help!  

PTAC

Mission 

Our mission is to provide guidance for business growth. The Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at Rock Valley College provides no-cost services to business in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and Ogle counties. The PTAC can help determine suitability for government contracting. The government marketplace poses unique challenges that can overwhelm a small business that does not have the proper resources. Let us help you determine if your company is ready for government prime or subcontracting. 

The PTAC also has linkages with the federal, state, and local levels through the Illinois Small Business Development Center Network. We work closely with other business assistance programs to provide such services as trade/export assistance through international trade centers, access to financial and energy management assistance, and job training help.  

Services 

  • One-on-one business counseling sessions
  • Help targeting appropriate government agencies
  • Automated bid lead matching services
  • Training seminars, workshops, outreach events
  • Assistance with certifications and registrations
  • Finding subcontracting opportunities
  • Government Standards and Specifications
  • WAWF, UID and RFID guidance
  • Contract Administration assistance
  • Review of bid packages and proposals  

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The Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program is funded by the Defense Logistics Agency, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities and the Rock Valley College through a cooperative agreement as a service to those members of the business community interested in selling a product or service to the government (federal, state and local).

 

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PTAC Contact

Ann Johns, Program Director
ptac@rockvalleycollege.edu
(815) 921-2091. 

If you are not an Illinois business, but are interested in PTAC service in your area, visit the APTAC website for a PTAC near you.

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Directions to PTAC

The Illinois PTAC at Rock Valley College is located in the EIGERlab business incubator. EIGERlab is a centrally located, state of the art mixed-use incubator serving the region with leading edge business support services.

EIGER

PTAC offices
605 Fulton Avenue, Suite E109 
Rockford, IL 61103

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EIGERlab

Want to learn more about the services at the EIGERlab? Download their brochure.