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.

» Degree Programs
» Certificate Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Course Schedules
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

Course Listing Check out a comprehensive list of courses offered at RVC...

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.

» Visit Campus
» Getting Started
» For Adult Students
» For HS Counselors
» For Parents
» Financial Aid
» Educational Planning Sessions
» Records & Registration

Get Started! Find out how to get started at RVC! We make it easy for you to pursue your goals...

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?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

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.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Baseball
» Men's Tennis
» Softball
» Booster Club

Regional Champs! RVC Softball has won the regional and has advanced to the national tournament, May 16-18!

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!

» Library Home Page
» Library Catalog (Classic)
» Library Catalog (Tomcat)
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

Assessment Tools for Deciding Career/Major

FOCUS 2

FOCUS 2 is a self-paced, online career and education planning tool. It will enable you to assess your career relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results. To create your personal account in FOCUS 2:

  • Logon to the website and enter the following Access Code:  eagle
  • Enter your personal information being sure to select a user name and password that you will remember easily. It's a good idea to write your user name and password down.
  • Complete the following SELF ASSESSMENTS once you are logged in:  Work Interest Assessment; Personality Assessment; Skills Assessment.
  • Click here to access the FOCUS 2 login page

The NEXT TIME you use FOCUS 2:
(You do not need to create another account to reuse FOCUS 2; Your original account remains active and will store all your results each time you use it.)

 

MBTI

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator is a nationally recognized personality assessment tool. The assessment results consist of a ten page career report offering information on the type of work environment, tasks, job families and specific occupations that would best suit your personality type. The report also offers suggestions targeted for the challenges your personality type might experience in pursuing career goals.

The assessment is taken over the Internet, and the results are sent to Career Services, Advising and Placement. You must make an appointment with the Career Advisor to interpret the results and receive your printed copy. To receive more information and the assessment instructions, please call (815) 921-4091.


Career Counseling

  • One-on-one counseling with a career counselor
  • Appointments are recommended...call (815) 921-4091.


Career Information

Information available in Career Services, Advising, and Placement.

  • Job Choices Magazines and career-related materials
  • Employment projection information
  • Resume and interviewing skills packet