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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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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!
Important Things to Know:
1. MTH 086, 088, 089, 091, 092, 093, and 094 are 8-week, 2-credit-hour, modular courses that must be taken in order.
2. Every math module is offered every 8 weeks.
3. At the time you register for a module for the first 8 weeks of the semester, it is recommended that you also register for the subsequent module for the second 8 weeks of that semester. Pay close attention to the dates the classes meet!
4. Many sections are set up in a way that will allow you to sign up for two subsequent modules in the same semester that meet in the same room, at the same times, and have the same instructor.
Note: Registration for classes meeting during the second 8 weeks is open throughout the first eight weeks of the semester.
1. You can register for ANY math module that has an opening. You can also change which section you're registered for during the 2nd 8 weeks.
2. Check Online Services for classes with available seats--pay attention to the dates the class meets. More seats may become available so check Online Services regularly.
3. You can register online or in person at the Records office (2nd floor of the Student Center).
What module should you register for in the second 8 weeks?
1. Repeat the module you're in now if the class is the right difficulty but you just need to work harder.
OR
2. If the current module is too hard, take a lower module to get the skills you're missing.