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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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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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?
Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?
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.
How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.
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.
Camps RVC volleyball is hosting three camps this summer. Register now!
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!
An online GED test preparation course
The Illinois Community College Board in partnership with The Department of Employment Security is proud to present i-Pathways GED. This partnership allows Illinois Adult Education and Family Literacy programs to expand their services to current and potential students through GED Online Instruction.
Welcome to Rock Valley College Adult Education GED Online instruction
Our GED online classes are offered at no cost to residents who are at least 17 years of age or are legally withdrawn from high school. Placement into GED Online classes requires a 9th grade or higher reading level which will be determined through testing at a registration session. Online classes are designed for students who are competent using a computer to access the Internet and communicate using e-mail. Online classes are reading intensive and are not for everyone. Please inquire about our traditional GED classes by calling (815) 921-2001.
Are online courses right for you? They are, if you have the right equipment, basic computer skills and the discipline to learn by working almost exclusively on a computer.
Find out more by visiting: www.i-pathways.org/public/intro.html