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.

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» 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.

Information Technology

Information Technology has responsibility for designing, implementing and maintaining Rock Valley College’s voice, video and data systems, for both academic and administrative purposes. This includes resources such as the student system, telephone registration, the financial system, and the human resources/payroll system; audio-video systems, Channel 20 programming, distance learning facilities, and smart classrooms; web-based resources, e-mail, specialized applications, desktop computer systems, and student computer labs; and the telephone system, payphones, and cell phone services


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Technology on Campus

Wireless Access
  • Verify you are a current credit student by using your username and password to login to an RVC student computer in a lab at RVC.
  • Open a web browser to login to EdNet or use the EdNet client to login to Ednet.
  • Go into RVC Central>Student Services>RVC Technology.
  • Open the instructional documents to read them to learn how to set up wireless access and select one to use and print it out as needed.

Computer Labs

RVC has many different computer labs used for classroom instruction. There are two labs that students can use outside of the formal classroom setting. All labs contain computers with Internet and EdNet access and standard software as well as printers for student use.

A lab assistant or student worker is available in the Woodward Technology Center and Student Center labs to assist students by answering questions and assisting with computer functions.

Computer Lab Locations and Hours

Woodward Technology Center, Room 145
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Student Center
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.