Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Athletics

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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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Women's Basketball
» Men's Basketball
» Booster Club

Alumni Spotlight Check out our new Alumni Spotlight! Featured this month: John Destin (RVC Football alum)now playing for the University of Tulsa.

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
» Student Government
» Get Involved

Get Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!

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 20 career programs.

» Degree Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Faculty
» Course Schedules
» Course Catalog
» Study Abroad

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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.

» Registration
» Priority Registration
» Advising and Counseling
» Visit Campus
» Adult Students

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.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Advising/Counseling
» Tutoring Lab

EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC. 

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
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

Assessment Tools for Deciding Career/Major

CHOICES is a computerized program that opens a world of opportunities with excellent information on career self-assessment, occupation, majors and colleges. If you aren't sure about educational or career options, CHOICES can survey you in three areas:

Interests

  • Report highlights top interest areas and lists hundreds of occupations with descriptions, rates of pay, future trends, educational requirements and much more.

Transferable Skills

  • Choices will help identify your transferable work content skills and identify occupations that relate to each of your skills.


Work Importance Locator (Values)

  • Helps you to learn more about your work values and what is important to you in a job.


If you are interested in any of the activities available through CHOICES and/or discussing the results, please contact the Career Services and Placement office at (815) 921-4091

MBTI

The Myers Briggs Type Inventory is a nationally recognized personality assessment tool. The test results in a 10 page career report that offers 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 the Career Services and Placement Office. You must make an appointment with the career counselor, Art Delgado, to interpret the results and receive your printed copy. To receive more information and the web site address, please call (815) 921-4091

Career Counseling

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


Online Career Resources

www.online.onetcenter.org

  • Tasks
  • Abilities
  • Educational Requirements (Job Zone)
  • Wages and Employment/Future Trends
  • Related Occupations
  • Related Sites (upper left-hand screen)


www.careerinfonet.com

  • Occupational Information
  • Fastest Growing Occupations
  • Occupations with the Most Openings
  • Occupations with the Largest Employment
  • Highest Paying Occupations by Median Hourly Wage


www.ilworkinfo.com

  • Occupational Information in Illinois
  • Programs of Study in Illinois
  • Illinois Schools/US Schools
  • Interest Assessment
  • Labor Market Information for the Area


www.science.education.nih.gov

  • National Institute of Health/Office of Science Education
  • Careers in Health and Medical Science


www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm

  • Geared Towards Students, Parents, and Advisors
  • Contains Career Information on High Growth Areas Including Career Videos


www.niu.edu/careerservices/weblinks

  • "What Can I Do With a Major In..."
  • Sample Occupations by Major
  • Examples of Employers Who Hire by Major
  • Related Links to Job Sites


www.rvcjobs.com

  • Local Career Information for Winnebago/Boone Counties with Future Trends, Wages, and Educational Requirements


Career Information

Information available in the Career Services and Placement Office

  • Job Choices magazine.
  • Top 20 occupations handout.
  • Employment projection information.
  • Resume packets, etc.