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.
Getting Started Get started at RVC in just a few easy steps.
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!
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.
Basketball The first home games of the 2009-2010 basketball season start Thursday, November 12!
RVC hosting free sessions on “Green” technology programs
November 9, 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.
Call to Board Meeting
November 5, 2009
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet.