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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» Course Catalog
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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.

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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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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!

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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?

» Campus Activities Board
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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.

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» 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.

Study Abroad

Rock Valley College offers several opportunities to study abroad, while earning credits. Costs and dates are all approximate. Financial Aid is often available for these programs. For more information, call (815) 921-3314 or e-mail p.kramer@rockvalleycollege.edu.


Austria (Salzburg College)
January 18 - April 29, 2011 (Spring)
May 13 - June 20, 2011 (Summer)
Cost: $12,500 plus RVC tuition and airfare (Spring)
Cost: $5,000 plus RVC tuition and airfare (Summer) 
Includes: Program fees, home stay (with Austrian families), and 3 meals per day.

Canterbury, England

Canterbury, England (Canterbury Christ Church University)
Spring '11: January 15-April 3, 2011
Fall '11: September 12-December 12, 2011

Cost: $6,500 plus airfare, books, and RVC tuition.
Includes: Instructional costs, room and board, course-related field trips, airport transfer to and from Canterbury and the ICISP program fee.

Costa Rica
May 25 – June 25, 2011
Cost: $2,949 plus RVC tuition
Includes: Round trip airfare to and from Chicago, housing, breakfast, dinner, field trips, excursions and airport transfers.

Dijon, France
July 1 – July 31, 2011
Cost: $2,500 plus airfare
Includes: Paris tour, dinner, two overnights, six tuition credit hours, three day tour of Roman Provence, field trips, fees, 20+ hours of instruction for four weeks

Carlow, Ireland
September 15 - December 22, 2010 (Fall)
January 15 - May 15, 2011 (Spring)
Cost: $7,900 plus RVC tuition and transportation (Fall)
Cost: $8,000 plus RVC tuition and transportation (Spring)
Includes: Instructional fees, course-related field trips, housing, ICISP fees, orientation materials, and insurance.

Madrid, Spain
June 29-July 30, 2011
Cost: $4,199 plus College of DuPage tuition.
Includes: Round-trip airfare from Chicago to Madrid; airport transfers and lodging; breakfast, lunch and dinner; application fee; visits to Prado, Reina Sofia, and Archaeology museums.

Seville, Spain
January 15 - May 15, 2011 (Spring)
Cost: $9,500 (Spring) plus airfare and RVC tuition for 4 credit hours
Includes: Instructional program and fees, 3 meals/day, housing and laundry in Spanish family's home, free cell phone during program, free Wi-Fi access, cultural visits and field trip excursions, pre-paid health plan, and tutorial services.

Xi’an, China
February 25 - June 15, 2011
Cost: $4,500
Includes: Airfare, visas, room and board. Does not include RVC tuition.