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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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
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» Baseball
» Men's Tennis
» Softball
» Booster Club

Regional Champs! RVC Softball has won the regional and has advanced to the national tournament, May 16-18!

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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Degree/Certificate Program Application

Application Instructions:

Please fill out with as complete detail as possible. Once this application is completed and received the Academic Chair of Fitness, Wellness, and Sport, will notify you if you are accepted into the program. There are two individuals you will be working with upon acceptance into the program, RVC counselors and your assigned FWS advisor. You will be contacted by your assigned FWS advisor, once accepted into the program, to discuss course registration and career goals.

If you would prefer to fill out a hard copy of the application, you can download a pdf version, print, and mail it to the address listed at the bottom of page 2 of the application.

If you are a current RVC student and you do not know your Student ID # (or S#) you can find it listed on your schedule/bill or on your Student ID. If you are not yet a registered student at RVC, skip this field.

Providing a phone number is highly recommended in case our staff needs to contact you by phone to properly respond to your question or comment.


Please indicate what year you took the ACT.


Semester or year you would like to enter the program:

Education:

Check if applicable


Colleges or other schools attended:
(if applicable)


List any work or volunteer experience related to your application for this degree.


Please list any certification that is related to your application for this degree. (Please only list certifications that are current and valid, not “past” certifications.)

   
   
   
   
Please indicate which degree program or certificate program you are interested in. You may choose more than one.

Please write a paragraph or two that describes why you want to pursue a career in the area(s) of concentration you selected above. Please describe educational and professional career goals as related to your chosen degree pathway.