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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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.
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!
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?
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.
| Day | Date | Time | Performance | Location | Cost |
| Fri | Sep 24 | 7:30 p.m. | RVC Faculty Recital | RVC Performing Arts Room | $7 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors |
| Wed | Oct 27 | 7:00 p.m. | Rock Valley & Highland College Community Jazz Ensembles | RVC Performing Arts Room | $7 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors |
| Wed | Nov 10 | 7:00 p.m. | RVC Community Orchestra (Michael Beert, Director) | Rockford College (Maddox Theatre) | $7 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors |
| Fri | Nov 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Rock Valley College and Community Band (Erik Oberg, Director) | Rockford College (Maddox Theatre) | $7 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors |
| Sun | Nov 14 | 3:00 p.m. | RVC Three Choirs Concert (Paul Laprade, Director) | Second Congregational Church | $7 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors |
| Sun | Nov 14 | 7:00 p.m. | Rock Valley College and Community Jazz Bands (Ken Stein, Director) | RVC Performing Arts Room | $7 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors |
| Sun | Nov 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Rock Valley Master Chorale (John Wahlquist, Director) | Our Savior's Lutheran Church | Free-will offering accepted |
| Tue | Nov 30 | 10:00 a.m. | RVC Student Recital | RVC Performing Arts Room | FREE |
| Wed | Dec 1 | 10:00 a.m. | RVC Student Recital | RVC Performing Arts Room | FREE |
| Fri | Dec 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Old Towne Band (Mark Rose, Director) | RVC Performing Arts Room | FREE |
| Sat | Dec 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Old Towne Band | RVC Performing Arts Room | FREE |
For on campus concerts (events held at Rock Valley College), tickets may be purchased in advance by calling (815) 921-2160 or at the door on the day of the event.
For concerts held off the RVC campus, tickets may only be purchased at the door on the day of the event.