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.

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EAGLE Get more out of your classes with RVC's new EAGLE Learning Management System.

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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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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.

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EPS New students must attend an Educational Planning Session before registering for classes. Find out how.

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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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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Welcome Week See what events Student Life has planned for Fall Welcome Week as well as other exciting events planned for Fall semester!

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.

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Female Athletes Women's Tennis is seeking players. Call 921-3801 if interested. Women's Basketball will host open gyms 8/30-9/3, 2-4pm.

RVC’s Center for Learning in Retirement Hosts Civil War Class in Belvidere

Contact: Nancy Chamberlain, 815-921-4517

Monday, October 5, 2009

It is well known that women played an important role in the Civil War, but few people are aware of their status as soldiers.  Come find out about these women and the fascinating role they played in American History.

The 2-hour class, Known But To God: Women Who Fought in the Civil War, is being offered at the Keen Age Center in Belvidere on Friday October 9th from 9:00-11:00am.  This class is being offered by the Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR) of Rock Valley College.  CLR is offering a “Try It!” special for this class: $10.00 class fee, waiving the $25.00 annual CLR membership fee.

Seniors in Boone County who are interested in this class, or would like information about other classes or membership, call the CLR at 815.921.3931.

The Keen Age Center is easy to find, located at 2141 Henry Luckow Lane in Belvidere.

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