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
» Course Descriptions
» Course Schedules
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

Course Listing Check out a comprehensive list of courses offered at RVC...

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

Get Started! Find out how to get started at RVC! We make it easy for you to pursue your goals...

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

Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

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

How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

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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» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Booster Club
» Fitness, Wellness & Sport

Golf Outing Play in the RVC Golf Classic on June 14! Click to learn more...

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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Employment Opportunities

Students outside stairsHuman Resource Services
Support Services Building
3301 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114
Main Line: 815-921-4760


Polly Carter, Recruiting Coordinator (815) 921-4757

Business Hours
Mondays - Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays during the summer)

For current vacancies, click here: online application Web site.
Once there you will also find complete job descriptions including information regarding specific qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and the online application process.

Benefits available for those who qualify include:

For Faculty, excellent health, dental and vision plans; sick and personal days; State Universities Retirement System and 403b/457b plans; Flexible Spending Account; long term disability; life insurance (spouse and dependent life available); Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement; computer purchase program; Fitness Center.

For Regular Staff, excellent health, dental and vision plans; vacation, sick and personal days; State Universities Retirement System and 403b/457b plans; Flexible Spending Account; long term disability; life insurance (spouse and dependent life available); Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement; computer purchase program; Fitness Center.

Interested in teaching a Community or Continuing Education or Whiz Kids course at RVC? Find out everything you need to know and download the proposal and application materials here.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) & SECTION 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that:

“No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States…shall solely by reason of…disability, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance”.

Rock Valley College’s Compliance
Rock Valley College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or unfavorable discharge from military service. This policy governs the recruitment and admission of students,the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff and the operation of any of the college’s programs and activities as specified by federal laws and regulations. It is also the policy of Rock Valley College that no student or employee shall be subjected to sexual harassment, which is regarded as a form of discrimination.

Employees who feel they have been discriminated against may file a formal complaint with Jessica Jones, Managing Director of Human Resources, at (815) 921-4755.