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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First Tuesday Lecture Series

Rock Valley College experts lecture on a wide variety of interesting topics. All lectures are open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments are served 30 minutes prior to each lecture start time.

All RVC First Tuesday Lectures are free and open to the general public. For more information call Kathy McCarty at 815-921-4009.


Spring 2013

Those Who Dared: Military Missions that Changed History

by Dr. Martin Quirk RVC Professor of History

April 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium

This presentation will examine the role of five innovative and daring military missions in changing history and will include events from the history of the U.S. as well as world history. Multiple time periods and eras will be explored using traditional lecture methods, visuals, and videos.


Immigrants & Religious Pluralism in the United States – A Chronological Coverage in Verse

by Kanwal Prashar, RVC Professor Emeritus of Sociology

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium

This acrostic style original poem covers the arrival of various religious/ethnic groups from various parts of the world and their impact on this great country of ours, creating a very unique, spiritual skyline.




Where is the Student Center Atrium?

The Atrium is located in the Student Center building on RVC's main campus, located at 3301 North Mulford Road in Rockford. Enter RVC from Mulford Road and park in lots 1 or 2 for the easiest access to the Student Center (see campus map).

Download a printable version of all First Tuesday lectures

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