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.

» Degree Programs
» Certificate Programs
» Online Schedule
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

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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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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

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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.

» Visit Campus
» Getting Started
» For Adult Students
» For HS Counselors
» For Parents
» Financial Aid
» Educational Planning Sessions
» Records & Registration

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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!

» Library Home Page
» Library Catalog (Classic)
» Library Catalog (Tomcat)
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

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Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's soccer. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won 11 national championships and we have had more than 130 All-Americans.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Baseball
» Softball
» Men's Tennis
» Booster Club

Spring Sports Spring is here! Check out our schedules for baseball, softball, and men's tennis!

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Rock Valley College Main Campus

3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114
(815) 921-7821 (800) 973-7821

Driving directions to Main Campus

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Parking

Parking at Rock Valley College is FREE. There are close to 3,000 parking spaces on the main campus alone. Please see main campus map above for location of available parking lots on the main campus.

Buses

RVC's main campus is part of Rockford Mass Transit's City Loop North route.

 

Additional RVC Locations

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RVC Stenstrom Center for Career Education
4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109
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RVC Falcon Road Center (Aviation)
6349 Falcon Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109
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Bell School Road Center (Center for Learning in Retirement)
3350 Bell School Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114-6615
Phone: (815) 921-2609
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North Main Street Center (Dislocated Worker Program)
303 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101
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Learning and Opportunity Center
308 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61101
Phone: (815) 921-4290
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Map of the Rock Valley College Service District

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Travel Directions to RVC Main Campus

Rock Valley College is located at 3301 North Mulford Road on Rockford’s northeast side.  We’re on the corner of Mulford and Spring Brook Roads and access is possible from either street.

Reaching Rock Valley College is easy:

FROM MADISON OR BELOIT

  • Take I-90 south to the E. Riverside Blvd. exit in Rockford
  • Turn right onto E. Riverside Blvd. and proceed to N. Mulford Rd.
  • Turn left onto N. Mulford Rd.
  • Turn left at the Rock Valley College entrance

FROM CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST SUBURBS
  • Take I-90 west to the E. Riverside Blvd. exit in Rockford (note that I-90 curves north near Rockford)
  • Turn left onto E. Riverside Blvd. and proceed to N. Mulford Rd.
  • Turn left onto N. Mulford Rd.
  • Turn left at the Rock Valley College entrance

FROM FREEPORT AND POINTS WEST
  • Take US-20 east towards Rockford
  • Take the I-90 west exit towards Wisconsin, heading north
  • Take the E. Riverside Blvd. exit in Rockford
  • Turn left onto E. Riverside Blvd. and proceed to N. Mulford Rd.
  • Turn left onto N. Mulford Rd.
  • Turn left at the Rock Valley College entrance