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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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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Apprenticeship Programs

An apprenticeship is a training program that combines paid, on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. Apprenticeship students must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent before being accepted into most programs.

As an apprentice, students will be supervised on-the-job by skilled journeypersons. They will also attend classes every week during the fall and spring semesters. At RVC, students can choose from among these apprenticeship certificate programs:


In each program, RVC works in cooperation with a joint apprenticeship training committee that determines admission to that program. For more information, contact the Division of Technical Programs at (815) 921-3003.

Note: RVC also offers the Electrician Apprenticeship, though it leads to either an Associate of Applied Science degree or an Electrician Apprenticeship Certificate.

Apprenticeship organizations

Electricians


• Rockford Area Electricians Joint
    Apprenticeship Committee
    619 S. Rock Dr.
    Rockford, IL 61102
    (815) 969-8484
    Attn: Todd Kindred

Ironworkers


•     Rockford Area Ironworkers Joint
    Apprenticeship Committee
    5640 Sockness Dr.
    Rockford, IL 61109
    (815) 873-9180

Sheet Metal


•     Rockford Area Sheet Metal
    Joint Apprenticeship Committee
    3316 Publishers Dr.
    Rockford, IL 61109
    (815) 874-6641
    Fax: (815) 874-5182
    Attn: Brad Glidden

Tool and Die/Precision Machinist


•     Rockford Tooling and Machining Association
    P.O. Box 5029
    Rockford, IL 61125
    (815) 227-4125
    Fax: (815) 227-4174
    Attn: Ken Barton

For further information contact:

Ms. Ronda Kliman, Area Representative
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
308 W. State St., Suite 403
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 987-4253
Fax: (815) 987-4214

Rock Valley College
Ron Schulz
Associate Dean of Technical Programs
4151 Samuelson Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-3003
Fax: (815) 921-3029