Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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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Summer Camps It's time for summer camps once again! Check out our list of camps & sign-up online...

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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Math Lab Need help with Math? Stop by the Math Lab for free tutoring!

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

Helpful Links Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

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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Register Now! Register now for summer or fall classes 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!

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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?

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» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
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» Student Government
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Get Engaged There are many ways to get engaged at RVC outside the classroom. Find out how...

B.I.T. Student Leader

Become a 2011  B.I.T. Student Leader!  When you promote the Behavioral Intervention Team on campus you are helping RVC's effort to encourage a safe campus.

You will not provide counseling for a student of concern directly.  That is the job of the B.I.T. Team. 

  • Your role is mainly to connect them with a B.I.T. Team member.
  • If someone is concerned  about a student and would like to refer  them, you will inform them how to share that information.
  • You will help promote the B.I.T. Team's effort throughout the semester and during peak times local and /or national efforts toward supporting mental and emotional health.

Contact 815-921-4284  to learn more about how to be a leader or attend one of our training sessions.

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Help Promote B.I.T.
Promote B.I.T. to the RVC community. (SEE LIST OF 2010 EVENTS BELOW)

We are here to help make the campus safe by carrying out our mission of encouraging a supportive, resourceful and safe environment for the RVC community. We want to help any student that may be in distress by letting them know there is an outlet.
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2010 BIT Student LEADER Events & Activities

 

 Community and RVC Events B.I.T. Student Leader participated in 2010:

B.I.T. Student Leaders brings awareness to World Suicide Prevention Day   Sept 10 

B.I.T. Student Leaders and the B.I.T. team Meet and greet popcorn at the  HUB  11-2

Walk for Suicide Prevention- Sunday, October 3, Baumann Park, Cherry Valley- 10am -2pm

Community Mental Health Rally, Winnebago County Justice Center,  Oct 4 12pm -1pm

B.I.T. Student Leaders bring awareness to Domestic Violence, Nov 8 - 29th.