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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» Course Catalog
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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

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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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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?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» RVC on Facebook and Twitter

Get Engaged There are many ways to get engaged at RVC outside the classroom. Find out how...

Academic Calendar

2011-2012 Academic Calendar

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.

2012-2013 Academic Calendar

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
 
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
 
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

*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.