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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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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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.
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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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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!
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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SPRING SEMESTER 2012
January 3 (Tuesday)...................................................................................................... Offices Open
January 14 (Saturday)*................................................................................. Weekend Classes Begin
January 16 (Monday) ............................................................................... No Classes/College Closed
January 17 (Tuesday)*.................................................................................. Weekday Classes Begin
March 12 – 17 (Monday-Saturday)........................... Spring Recess - No Weekday/Weekend Classes
March 19 (Monday)................................................................... Weekday/Weekend Classes Resume
April 5 (Thursday).......................................................... Faculty/Staff Development Day/No Classes
April 6, 7, 8 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)................................................... No Classes/College Closed
May 5 (Saturday)......................................................................................... End of Weekend Classes
May 11 (Friday)........................................................................................... End of Weekday Classes
May 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri)..........................Final Exams for Weekend & Weekday Classes
May 18 (Friday at 6 pm).................................................................................... Commencement Ceremony
May 21 (Monday).................................................................................. Grades Due Before 12 Noon
*Most 16-week classes begin this week. Check class schedule for specific dates. Deadlines vary for courses less than 16-weeks in length. Contact Records and Registration for specific dates.
| SUMMER 2012 SESSION I |
THREE-WEEK SESSION (10 days plus 1 final day) |
| May 21 (Monday)* |
Classes Begin |
| May 28 (Monday) |
College Closed |
| June 7 (Thursday) |
Final Exams |
| June 11 (Monday) |
Grades Due before 12 Noon |
| SUMMER 2012 SESSION II |
EIGHT-WEEK SESSION (28 days plus 2 final exam days) FOUR-WEEK SESSION (14 days plus 1 final exam day) |
| June 11 (Monday)* |
Classes Begin for first 4-week and 8-week of Session II |
| July 4 (Wednesday) |
No Classes/College Closed |
| July 5 (Thursday) | Final Exam Day for First 4-week of Session II |
| July 5 (Thursday) | No Classes for 8-week Session/College Open |
| July 31 (Tuesday) |
End of Classes |
| August 1, 2 (Wednesday, Thursday) | Final Exams for Session II |
| August 6 (Monday) | Grades Due before 12 Noon |
| SUMMER 2012 SESSION III |
FOUR-WEEK SESSION (14 days plus 2 final exam days) |
| July 9 (Monday)* |
Classes Begin for second 4-week Session III |
| July 31 (Tuesday) | End of Classes |
| August 1, 2 (Wednesday, Thursday) | Final Exams for Session III |
| August 6 (Monday) | Grades Due before 12 Noon |
| FALL SEMESTER 2012 |
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| August 18 (Saturday)* |
Weekend Classes Begin |
| August 20 (Monday)* | Weekday Classes Begin |
| September 1, 2, 3 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) | No Weekend Classes/College Closed |
| September 4 (Tuesday) | Faculty/Staff Development Day/No Classes |
| November 21 (Wednesday) | Fall Recess/No Classes/College Open |
| November 22, 23 (Thursday, Friday) | No Classes/College Closed |
| November 24, 25 (Saturday, Sunday) | No Weekend Classes/College Closed |
| December 7 (Friday) | End of Weekday Classes |
| December 8 (Saturday) | End of Weekend Classes |
| December 10-14 (Monday-Friday) | Final Exams for Weekday Classes |
| December 15 (Saturday) | Final Exams for Weekend Classes |
| December 17 (Monday) | Grades due before 12 Noon |
| December 24 – January 1 | No Classes/College Closed |
| SPRING SEMESTER 2013 |
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| January 2 (Wednesday) |
Offices Open |
| January 11 (Friday) | Faculty Development Day/College Open |
| January 12 (Saturday)* | Weekend Classes Begin |
| January 14 (Monday)* |
Weekday Classes Begin |
| January 21 (Monday) | No Classes/College Closed |
| March 10 – 17 (Sunday-Sunday) | Spring Recess - No Weekday/Weekend Classes |
| March 18 / 23(Monday / Saturday) | Weekday / Weekend Classes Resume |
| March 28 (Thursday) | Faculty/Staff Development Day/No Classes |
| March 29, 30, 31 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) | No Classes/College Closed |
| May 4 (Saturday) |
End of Weekend Classes |
| May 10 (Friday) | End of Weekday Classes |
| May 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 (Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri) |
Final Exams for Weekend & Weekday Classes |
| May 17 (Friday at 6 pm) |
Graduation Exercises |
| May 20 (Monday) |
Grades Due Before 12 Noon |