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.

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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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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?

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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.

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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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Camps RVC volleyball is hosting three camps this summer. Register now!

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!

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Geometry Options

If you place into MTH 086, 088, 091, or 096S, you must satisfy the state geometry requirement in one of the following ways:

1) Take MTH 097 and pass it with a C or better.  It may be taken after passing MTH 092 or MTH 096S.  It may be taken before, in the same semester as, or after MTH 093 or MTH 094.
OR
2) Submit a MTH 097 Waiver Form and your high school transcript to the Records Office (2nd floor of the Student Center) showing that you completed a high school geometry course with grades of C or higher in both semesters.  MTH 097 waiver forms are also available in the Testing Center or Records Office.
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3) Pass the RVC Geometry Competency Test to show that you have sufficient knowledge of the geometry topics taught in MTH 097.  Read on for specific ways to prepare for the test.

TIP:  Many students find the test to be more comprehensive than they expected.  You will need familiarity with proofs and formulas as well as geometry concepts.  It is strongly advised that you use one of the preparation methods listed from the link above or use the online program MyMathTest described below.

Getting Ready for the Geometry Competency Test

The Geometry Competency Test link above will take you to a Testing Center webpage with information about the test questions and some ways to study on your own using books and free online links.

There is another online option available that will give you a short test to see what you know and then many problems to practice to prepare for the test.  If you don’t like teaching yourself through books, this is a good interactive option. Go to this page for registration information.