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

Online Schedule Check out RVC's new online schedule for browsing course offerings!

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!

Hours of Operation (Student Services)

Main Campus (3301 North Mulford Road)

Activities and Leadership Development Student Activities
Student Center, first floor
(815) 921-4130
M-Th 8am-6pm., F 8am-5pm

Academic & Transfer Advising
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4100
M-Th 8am-6pm, F 8am-5pm

Admissions*
Student Center, first floor, Information Center
(815) 921-4250
M-Th 7:30am-6pm, F 7:30am-5pm
*Campus visits by appointment.
rvc-admissions@rockvalleycollege.edu

Bookstore
Student Center, lower level
(815) 921-1680
M-Th 8:30am-6pm, F 8:30am-3pm

Career Services, Advising & Placement Office
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4091
M-Th 8am-6pm, F 8am-5pm

Disability Accommodations Section 504 Coordinator
Disability Support Services
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-2356 v/tty
M-F 8am-5pm

EAGLE Support Learning Management System
Educational Resource Center, 2418
(815) 921-4646
M-F 8am-5pm
* After hours by appointment

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4150
M-Th 8am-6pm, F 8am-5pm

 

First Year Experience
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4094
M-Th 8am-6pm, F 8am-5pm

High School Connections
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4080
M-F 8am-5pm

Intercultural Student Services
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4116
M-Th 8am-6pm, F 8am-5pm

Personal and Success Counseling
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4100
M-F 8am-5pm

Records & Registration Information
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4250
M-Th 8am–6pm, F 8am–5pm

Testing Center (Placement Testing)
Student Center, lower level
(815) 921-2380
rvc-testing-center@rockvalleycollege.edu
M & F 8am-5pm, T, W, TH 8am-8pm
Select Saturdays only 8am-noon (check website for dates; call for appointment)

Tuition Payments/Accounts Receivable
Student Center, second floor
(815) 921-4414 for questions
M-F 8am-5pm

Tutoring Center/Peer Tutoring
Student Center, lower level
(815) 921-2370
M & Th 9am-7pm*, T-W 9am-6pm*, F 9am-2pm*
* Based on tutor availability

 

Stenstrom Center for Career Education (4151 Samuelson Road)

Academic Advising & Transfer Advising
Stenstrom Center, room 121
(815) 921-4146
M-Th 8am – 5pm, F 8am-5pm

Admissions
Stenstrom Center, room 121
(815) 921-4146
M-Th 8am-7pm, F 8am-5pm

Testing Center (Placement Testing)
Stenstrom Center, room 121
(815) 921-4146
Please call to schedule an appointment

Tutoring Center/Peer Tutoring
Stenstrom Center, room 121
(815) 921-4146
Please call to schedule an appointment 

 

Learning and Opportunity Center (308 West State Street)

M & W 9am-6pm, T & TH 9am-6pm, F 8am-5pm