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

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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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» 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.

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

Golf Outing Play in the RVC Golf Classic on June 14! Click to learn more...

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

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Online/Distance Learning

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Prepare for the hottest careers from the comfort of your home.  Affordable, self-paced, on-line certificate programs that train you for the latest, in-demand job skill.  On-line training is flexible anytime, anywhere learning.  Look at what we have to offer and start training today.



Getting Started! 

For detailed course offerings and descriptions, click on specific providers link. Registration Procedures: (only for on-line courses) First fill out a registration form, include e-mail and Specify Partner and course. Return to us. Next register and pay on-line at partner site. Follow instructions on partner site. Call our office if you need help (815) 921-3900.

 

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Instructor led 6 week courses or career training at own pace, over 200 courses available. (check monthly start dates) www.ed2go.com/rvc
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Business
  • Computer Applications
  • Design & Composition
  • Health Care & Medical
  • Language & Art
  • Law & Legal
  • Personal Development
  • Teaching & Education Graduate Credit
  • Technology
  • Writing & Publishing
 
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Online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions.  www.gatlineducation.com/rvc
  • Healthcare and Fitness
  • Hospitality and Service Industry
  • Business and Professional
  • Skilled Trade and Industrial
  • IT and Software Development
  • Sustainable Energy/Going Green
  • Media and Design
 
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Language survival for the workplace, business or travel. www.languageauthority.com/rockvalleycollege/catalog
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Spanish (Latin America)
 
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“Skills for the 21st Century” Certificate & Courses (check monthly start dates)       www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/rockvalley
  • Certificates in Online Teaching
  • eMarketing Essentials
  • LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
  • Supervisory & Leadership Certificate
 
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Courses developed through a partnership with leading education organizations including Pearson Education, E-College and Condensed Curriculum International.  www.healthedtoday.com/rockvalleycollege
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • EKG Technician
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Medical Coding ICD-10 Update
  • Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Dialysis Technician
  • Dental Assisting
  • Medical Terminology
  • ECG / EKG Course for Nurses
 
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Continuing education courses for K-12 educators online or via CD-Rom. Information. Intervention, Identification, Preventions & More. With CPDU’s.  www.virtualeduc.com/rvc
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Autism & Asperger’s Disorder
  • Educational Assessment
  • Harassment, Bullying & Cyber
  • Inclusion
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Teaching Diversity
  • Violence in Schools
 
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Enjoy On-line Training with Classroom Style Resources.  www.careerstep.com/ap/rvc 
  • Medical Transcription Editor
  • Outpatient Medical Coding & Billing
  • Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Coding & Billing
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
 
ToolingU
ToolingU.com – Manufacturing Training for Everyone
Manufacturing is a broad industry-and ToolingU has an extensive training catalog to match it.  With more than 400 unique titles, they provide training for practically every role. 
Contact Continuing Education to register – 815-921-3900.
  • Foundational
  • Assembly
  • Machining
  • Maintenance
  • Welding & Fabrication
  • Plastic & Composite Processing
 
Midwest Paralegal
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"Unique co-operative year long entry-level certificate program created by a paralegal for paralegals" (check starting dates)
  • Paralegal Research
  • Paralegal Jurisprudence
  • Paralegal Litigation
  • Paralegal Management
  • Paralegal Career
  • Must contact Zoran Perovanovich zoran1990@juno.com for orientation before Registration.

 MindEdge
MindEdge Online provides an online forum for business and test prep courses across several subject areas and disciplines. MindEdge Online is certified to award the following credits for courses where indicated:
  • IACET (CEU)
  • HRCI
  • PDU
  • CFRE
  • CPE
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On-Line test prep courses. The latest advancement in test preparation- ACT, GRE®, GMAT®, and LSAT®. Includes all areas of the exam, CD-Rom & Official retired tests.

Contact Community & Continuing Education to register- (815) 921-3900.



MasterTask™
Offering on-line training for manufacturing environments. www.mastertask.com
  • Precision Measurement for Machinists
  • Mastering CNC Machining Centers
  • Mastering CNC Lathe