Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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.

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

Basketball The first home games of the 2009-2010 basketball season start Thursday, November 12!

Educational Planning Sessions

After you have been accepted to Rock Valley College and have completed the placement process (Accuplacer test or ACT/SAT scores which waive the Accuplacer Test), the next step is to register for and attend an Educational Planning Session.

It is mandatory for all new students to attend one Educational Planning Session before he/she can register for classes.


The Educational Planning Session will include information on the following:

  • Catalog
  • Course Descriptions
  • Deadlines
  • Online Services
  • Placement Process
  • Professional Programs
  • Prerequisites
  • Registration Process
  • Residency
  • Credit Schedule
  • Transfer/Degree Options
  • Tuition Options


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Student Orientation & Programs office at (815) 921-4094.

YOU MUST HAVE APPLIED AND HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE AND YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE PLACEMENT TEST (OR RECEIVED A WAIVER FROM THE PLACEMENT TEST) BEFORE YOU ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL PLANNING SESSION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE STEPS YOU CAN CONTACT RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS AT (815) 921-4250; TESTING CENTER (815) 921-2380.

High School Students

All high school students must go through High School Connections for registration. If you have any questions, please contact High School Connections at (815) 921-4080.

Disability Support Services

Rock Valley College is committed to equal access for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Reasonable academic accommodations, such as taped textbooks, materials in alternate format, assistance with note taking, specialized computer programs, sign language interpreters and priority registration are available to qualified students with disabilities.

At RVC, we don't succeed until you succeed. For a confidential consultation visit our Disabilities Services Office in the Student Center.

For information about disability testing services available to currently enrolled RVC students, please refer to the Testing Center's Special Needs Testing Guidelines or call (815) 921-2380 for further information.

Contact:
Lynn Shattuck, Coordinator/Disability Support Services
Phone: (815) 921-2356 V/TTY
Fax: (815) 921-4139

Sessions are held in either Room 152 of the Woodward Technology Center or in the Student Center Lab.  Both are located on the RVC main campus at 3301 North Mulford Road in Rockford.