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
» Black History & Culture Events
» Women's History Month Events

Women's History Month Check out the full list of Women's History Month events at RVC!

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 Center
» Judicial Affairs

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 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
» Baseball
» Softball
» Men's Tennis
» Fitness, Wellness, and Sport

Spring Time Spring is right around the corner! Check out the schedules for Baseball, Softball, and Men's Tennis....

New Student Orientation & Programs

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New to RVC? Let us help!

Just follow these simple steps:

  • Apply on-line: All new students attending Rock Valley College must complete an application for admission, regardless of the program of study or courses they intend to complete.
  • Placement Testing: The purpose of the Rock Valley College Placement Test (ACCUPLACER) is to assess your current skills in reading, English and math for placement into appropriate coursework at RVC. It is an online test featuring a computer-based format, unlimited time and immediate scores.

  • Educational Planning Session: It is mandatory for all new credit seeking students to attend an Educational Planning Session (some exceptions apply- see criteria on EPS main page.) This hour and half long session will provide you with the tools needed to be successful at Rock Valley College.
  • New Student Welcome Events: These events include a campus tour, mock classrooms, and other important information for you and your family’s transition to RVC.
  • STU 100- Orientation for College Students course: Orientation for College Students is a course designed to acquaint students with the community college, how it is organized, its offerings, and the role it plays in the community. Units of study also include an introduction to learning in college, the world of work, personal problems in college, student personnel services, and students' values and needs. Credit earned is elective credit and will apply toward graduation. This course is worth one credit hour, counts towards graduation and is transferable.
  • Library E-Books- Learn how to become successful in your first year!: The Rock Valley College Library and the Office of Student Retention and Success are excited to have new students join our community and want to help facilitate their transition to Rock Valley College. As part of this effort, the New Student E-Book Collection was created to cover a range of topics related to the transition to college life.