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!
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 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.
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.
Football: Ellsworth hammers RVC, 43-12
October 17, 2009
On an extremely chilly October afternoon at Rock Valley College, Ellsworth Community College wasted little time getting its offense warmed up.
RVC Business and Professional Institute to Offer Green Belt Certification Training
October 14, 2009
Green Belt certification assists in saving employers money or generating revenue, depending on the project. In most companies the threshold used to qualify a Green Belt project is $50,000 in savings in the first year.
Call to Strategic Board Retreat REVISED
October 14, 2009
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will hold a board retreat starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in room 1309 of the Support Services Building.
Call to Strategic Board Retreat
October 14, 2009
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will hold a board retreat starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in room 1309 of the Support Services Building.
RVC Upward Bound Student Receives Scholarship
October 13, 2009
Jacqui Lopez of Belvidere was recently awarded the Illinois Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (ILAEOPP) scholarship.
Women's Tennis: Sitchon wins Sportsmanship Award
October 6, 2009
Rock Valley College's Laira Sitchon was awarded the Region IV Sportsmanship Award at Saturday's regional tournament for women's tennis.
RVC Studio Theatre Announces Open Auditions for Christmas with the Conroys
October 5, 2009
Rock Valley College is very happy to invite you to audition for the hilarious original, original work Christmas with the Conroys by Thomas W. Zack.
RVC’s Center for Learning in Retirement Hosts Civil War Class in Belvidere
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.
Wildcats spoil RVC Homecoming, 34-13
October 3, 2009
On a chilly October afternoon at Rock Valley College, the North Dakota State College of Science spoiled the homecoming festivities with a 34-13 rout of the Golden Eagles.