Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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.

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Alumni Spotlight Check out our new Alumni Spotlight! Featured this month: John Destin (RVC Football alum)now playing for the University of Tulsa.

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?

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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.

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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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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.

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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!

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Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa, the official honor society of two-year colleges, serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through academic, leadership, and service programming.

At Rock Valley College, our chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is called Omicron Eta. Our chapter has a total membership numbering about 500. Every spring and fall, letters are sent out to all students eligible for membership. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in classes at RVC at the time of induction. In addition to the honor society, we have an active club of 25-30 members that is open to all students (see bottom of page).

Benefits of Membership:

  • Access to $35 million in transfer scholarships offered nationwide
  • Membership card & pin 
  • Official stamp on your transcripts 
  • Privilege of wearing the Phi Theta Kappa stole and tassel at graduation

Every two years, Phi Theta Kappa International unveils the Honors Study Program, which in conjunction with the International Service Program is used as the basis of chapter events and activities.

2008-2010 Honors Study Topic:
The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

International Service Program:
Operation Green: Improving our Communities

Events & Activities

  • Hosted Satellite Seminars on the Honors Study Topic
  • Participated in Relay for Life and Making Strides 
  • Hosted  the Illinois Regional Fellowship Institute, the first such event in the country
  • Host an annual Scholarship and Leadership conference for RVC students during the spring semester

Awards & Recognitions

  • Illinois Regional President (2002, 2003)
  • International Most Distinguished Club Member (2001, 2002, 2004) 
  • International Top 25 in Scholarship (2002) 
  • Illinois Region Most Distinguished Chapter (2001, 2002)
  • Illinois Region Outstanding President (2001, 2002)
  • Illinois Region Outstanding Officer (2001, 2002) 
  • Illinois Regional President Hall of Honor Award (2004) 
  • Illinois Regional Officer Hall of Honor Award (2004) 
  • Illinois Region Outstanding Member (2004) 
  • Illinois Regional Hallmark Hall of Honor Award (2004) 
  • Illinois Regional Hallmark Award for Service (2004) 
  • Illinois Regional Recorder (2005-2006) 
  • International Hallmark Award for Leadership (2005) 
  • Illinois Regional Hallmark Award for Leadership (2005) 
  • Illinois Regional  Distinguished Member Award (2005) 
  • Illinois Regional Hall of Honor Award for Officer and President (2005)
  • Illinois Region Distinguished President (2007)
  • International Hallmark Distinguished President (2008)
  • International Service Hallmark Award (2008)
  • Distinguished Chapter International Hallmark Award (2008)
  • Top 100 Chapter International recognition (2008)
  • Illinois Region Service Hallmark Award (2008)
  • Illinois Region Leadership Hallmark Award (2008)
  • Illinois Region Distinguished President (2008)
  • Illinois Region Distinguished Officer (2008)
  • Illinois Region Distinguished Member (2008)
  • Illinois Region Leader of Promise Award (2008)
  • Five Star Chapter (2001 - President)

Phi Theta Kappa - The Club
Don't meet the eligibility requirements? Don't worry. You can join as a provisional member and participate in all club activities.

Advisor: Timothy Spielman (815) 921-4104