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
» Course Descriptions
» Faculty
» Course Schedules
» Course Catalog
» Study Abroad
» EAGLE - Learning Management System
» Stenstrom Center Offerings

EAGLE Get more out of your classes with RVC's new EAGLE Learning Management System.

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.

» Registration
» Priority Registration
» Advising and Counseling
» Visit Campus
» Adult Students

Getting Started Get started at RVC in just a few easy steps.

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
» Advising/Counseling
» Tutoring Center
» Judicial Affairs

EPS New students must attend an Educational Planning Session before registering for classes. Find out how.

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
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

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
» Student Government
» Get Involved
» Student Life Events
» RVC on Facebook and Twitter

Welcome Week See what events Student Life has planned for Fall Welcome Week as well as other exciting events planned for Fall semester!

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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Golf
» Volleyball
» Women's Tennis
» Fitness, Wellness, and Sport

Female Athletes Women's Tennis is seeking players. Call 921-3801 if interested. Women's Basketball will host open gyms 8/30-9/3, 2-4pm.

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The HONORS Program at Rock Valley College is aimed at students who desire scholarly stimulation and invigorating study, who want to learn for the sake of learning, and who want a college degree that testifies to an exemplary course of studies in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences as well as in select vocational/technical/career areas.


The HONORS Program offerings are intended to foster discussion, a mastery of content, critical thinking, and analysis. The program is designed to help develop student initiative and leadership skills. Various academic options are combined with extracurricular honors activities to enhance the program. The emphasis is always on close interaction among HONORS faculty and students who together strive toward academic and personal excellence.


HONORS students will be asked to show an in-depth, critical understanding of course material through intense class discussion, group work, individual initiative, peer as well as faculty review and evaluation, and both independent and collaborative research.


In essence, the HONORS Program at Rock Valley College is designed to empower a community of students and faculty who value, above all, academic challenge and excellence.


When exceptional students and faculty are brought together with innovative course content and exceptional interaction, the outcome is education in the truest sense of the word.