Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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
» Student Government
» Get Involved

Get Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!

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 20 career programs.

» Degree Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Faculty
» Course Schedules
» Course Catalog
» Study Abroad

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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.

» Registration
» Priority Registration
» Advising and Counseling
» Visit Campus
» Adult Students

Getting Started Get started at RVC in just a few easy steps.

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
» Advising/Counseling
» Tutoring Lab

EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC. 

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
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in football, 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
» Women's Basketball
» Men's Basketball
» Booster Club

Basketball The first home games of the 2009-2010 basketball season start Thursday, November 12!

Get Involved

What do you want to do? The sky’s the limit at Rock Valley College, where you can:
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  • Make new friends during Welcome Week at the beginning of each semester- and get information about tons of clubs on CLUB DAY! (the Wednesday of every Welcome Week)
  • Cheer on the RVC Golden Eagles during Homecoming Week in September.
  • See the lights and shop till you drop on our annual Christmas trek to Chicago. Since the early 1980s, RVC has sponsored this trip for up to 150 students, faculty, alumni, and local residents.
  • Help organize a concert, lecture, film night, or family activities.
  • Plan a blood drive or fundraising event that benefits a local organization.
  • Participate in our traditional May Fest, a full week of events and activities which are new each year!
  • Take a trip to a local museum or area attraction, such as historic Galena, Illinois.
  • Organize a special event commemorating such occasions as Black History Month or Cinco de Mayo
  • Participate in a community service project organized by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society or Circle K.
  • Compete nationally with the Bowling Club. RVC is the only community college in the country to compete on a national level, going up against teams from such prominent institutions as Purdue and Notre Dame. RVC’s Bowling Club is ranked in the top 10 nationally.
  • Write for the school newspaper, The Valley Forge.
  • Hang out at the Student Center, where you can do everything from cash a check, socialize with friends, grab a bite to eat, watch big-screen TV, play a video game, and much more.