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

Course Listing Check out a comprehensive list of courses offered at RVC...

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.

» Visit Campus
» Getting Started
» 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.

» Athletics Home
» 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

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

Friends of the Library - Friends of the Library Membership

Won't you be a friend?

Your membership support is needed to sustain the strength of the library. Your support will go to an organization that will be an advocate for the library, help expand its resources, and sponsor cultural events such as exhibits, lectures, and programs.

The Board of the Friends will allocate proceeds from fundraising activity toward enhancements that make the library an even better place to study, browse the collections, and do research.

As a friend of the RVC Library, you’ll be involved in the life of the college. You’ll join with others who display the same interest and concern for a vibrant college library. And you’ll share the sense of good will with students and community members resulting from excellence in library services. Help us keep the RVC library strong.

Membership is valid for a full year from July 1 - June 30 of each academic year. If you have not paid for the current year, please take this opportunity to do so.

Friends of Rock Valley College LibraryChoose one of the following membership levels:

  • Lifetime- $100
  • General- $10
  • Senior- $8
  • Student- $5

Any additional donations you would like to make are always welcome.

Please make checks payable to Rock Valley College. Mark on memo line: Friends of the Library. Additional donations are tax deductible in accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules.

Please click the application button below, print the form, fill it out and return it to:

Rock Valley College Library 
3301 North Mulford Road
Rockford, IL, 61114

Friends of the Library membership application