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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» 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!

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

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Dislocated Worker Program

Follow us on FacebookLike DWP on Facebook!Rock Valley College - Dislocated Worker Program (DWP) services are designed to meet the workforce needs of area businesses and get workers back to work as quickly as possible.

DWP assists employers by:
  • Customizing training programs to meet industry needsHelp Us Improve
  • On-the-Job training (OJT) - An incentive program to employers
    • Receive up 50% of the employee wages as reimbursement for training
    • The training can last up to 6 months (depending on the technical level of the job and the skills of the employee)
    • Reimbursement can be received for up to 40 hours per week
    • Employee may not start employment prior to the finalization of the On-the-Job agreement
      • Please call the Workforce Connection Business Services team at 815-395-6619 or 815-395-6645 to learn more about our services or to inquire further about the OJT program.

DWP assists unemployed workers in overcoming such barriers as:

  • Difficulty transferring skills to other occupations
  • A decline in the market demand for certain skills
  • Age or length of work experience
  • Need for formal training or education
  • Lack of jobs with earnings at a level comparable to their previous positions

By providing services such as:

  • Career planning and counseling
  • Job search skills and job referral
  • Occupational training or On-the-Job training (OJT)
  • Other supportive services

 

 

VIEW THE ONLINE ORIENTATION AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION:

  • Information can be viewed by selecting "DWP orientation presentation" from the drop down menu above or by clicking the red button below. If you need assistance please contact us (815)921-2200 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Summer hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm & Friday 8am-1pm)

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