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.

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» Course Descriptions
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» College Catalog
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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.

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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.

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» Fitness, Wellness & Sport

Camps RVC volleyball is hosting three camps this summer. Register now!

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!

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» Library Distance Learning Service

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ISS Programs

Athletic Support Program

The Athletic Support Program will encompass targeted advisement workshops, opportunities for athletes to address first year hurdles/various student athlete challenges, and mentoring.

  • Athletic Mentor Program
  • Athletic Registration
  • Mentoring

Right Place to Start (RPS) Program

The Right Place to Start (RPS) program at Rock Valley College is grant funded for the 2012-2013 academic year and coordinated within the Intercultural Student Services (ISS) office.

The RPS program is designed to give intensive academic and personal support to RVC students who graduated from a Rockford Public School 205 high school or currently reside in the RPS 205 district. This program supports 105 participants divided into seven cohorts of 15 each. All participants will take Student Development (STU) courses, meet with a Life Coach for 1-on-1 and for group discussions, attend a college tour, and earn incentives.

*Accepting New Participants for Fall 2014

 

LOC Student Transition

This group of students who began their RVC career at the LOC site and are now taking classes on the main campus will receive support from ISS.

International Students

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Proactive Outreach Program

Our Proactive Outreach Program will contact any and all ISS students matching any of the following:

  • Academic Probation
  • Financial Aid Appeals
  • Academic Recovery Plans
  • Low mid-term grades
  • Near Graduation
  • Registration Support