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.
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 Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!
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.
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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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.
EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC.
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!
Lecture on local art exhibit at RVC
November 20, 2009
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009 RVC Professor of Art, Cherri Rittenhouse will give a lecture entitled Borgholm / 7 - The Swedish Connection with Rockford.
RVC Board Seeks to Fill Vacancy
November 18, 2009
At the regular meeting of the Rock Valley College Board of Trustees on November 17, 2009, the resignation of Trustee Chris Beck was formally accepted. It is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees to appoint a replacement within sixty days.
RVC Receives State Approval for New Sustainable Energy Degree
November 18, 2009
Rock Valley College received word Tuesday that the Illinois Community College Board has approved its new Sustainable Energy Systems degree.
Men's Tennis: Adland to sign with Judson
November 17, 2009
Rock Valley College’s Tyler Adland is signing a scholarship offer to play tennis starting fall of 2010 with Judson University of Elgin, IL.
Rock Valley College to host Lincoln Middle School 8th Graders
November 16, 2009
RVC Financial Aid Office, along with Lincoln Middle School, is hosting Lincoln school 8th graders on the RVC campus, November 18 and 30 and again on December 2 and 3.
Volleyball: Five Golden Eagles named All-Conference; Staupe Coach of the Year
November 12, 2009
Post-season honors continue to pour in for the Golden Eagles as five players have been named all-conference, while head coach Ben Staupe has been named Coach of the Year for the conference.
Two RRVEC Winners Take Second Place in Innovate Illinois
November 11, 2009
Innovate Illinois is a statewide entrepreneurial and innovation competition where high-growth businesses compete on the merits of their innovations to be named the most innovative company in the state.
Problems with IE 8 and Online Services
November 9, 2009
Students who are using Internet Explorer 8 as their web browser may receive the following error when accessing Online Services:
RVC hosting free sessions on “Green” technology programs
November 8, 2009
Rock Valley College Continuing Professional Education will be hosting free informational sessions on Sustainable Green Technology Programs available through RVC.
RVC Students win Cisco Networking Competition
November 5, 2009
Two Rock Valley College students, John Ramos and Gerardo Tirado, took first place in the Cisco Netriders Competition for the State of Illinois. The competition was held at the Cisco Corporate Office in Chicago IL on Nov 4, 2009.
Rock Valley College and Rockford College will host information sessions provided by the Winnebago County Health Department regarding the H1N1 flu.
November 5, 2009
Rock Valley College and Rockford College will host information sessions provided by the Winnebago County Health Department regarding the H1N1 flu.
Rock Valley College will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday .
November 5, 2009
Rock Valley College will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Call to Board Meeting
November 5, 2009
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet.
Volleyball: Four Golden Eagles named All-Region
October 30, 2009
The Golden Eagles will head to Madison for the regional tournament this weekend not only as the top seed and the #1 ranked team in the country, but also armed with four All-Region selections.
Call to Board Meeting
October 22, 2009
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
RVC First Tuesday Lecture Series Continues November 3
October 22, 2009
The Rock Valley College First Tuesday Lecture Series continues on November 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the RVC Student Center Atrium with I Racist – A Prophet’s Cry for Confession, Repentance, and Reform, presented by RVC Business Instructor, Stacy McCaskill.
RVC Names Student Laureate
October 22, 2009
Each year one outstanding second year student from the Illinois community college system is awarded the Student Lincoln Academy Medallion and, thereby, becomes a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Mobile Mechatronics Lab coming to RVC
October 21, 2009
The Rock Valley College Engineering & Technology Division and IEEE Rock River Chapter invite you to the Mobile Mechatronics Lab at the Woodward Technology Center (WTC) on the RVC main campus.
RVC hosting course on paranormal activity
October 19, 2009
Have you ever been fascinated by things that go bump in the night? Do you have an interest in the paranormal?
Egg Harbor Café Open for Dinner to Benefit RVC Foundation Scholarships
October 19, 2009
The Rock Valley College Professional Staff Association (PSA) is hosting the dinner to benefit the RVC Foundation scholarship program.