Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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
» Clubs and Organizations
» Student Government
» Get Involved
» Black History & Culture Events
» Women's History Month Events

Women's History Month Check out the full list of Women's History Month events at RVC!

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 20 career programs.

» Degree Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Faculty
» Course Schedules
» Course Catalog
» Study Abroad

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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.

» Registration
» Priority Registration
» Advising and Counseling
» Visit Campus
» Adult Students

Getting Started Get started at RVC in just a few easy steps.

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.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Advising/Counseling
» Tutoring Center
» Judicial Affairs

EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC. 

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!

» Library Home Page
» Library Catalog
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Baseball
» Softball
» Men's Tennis
» Fitness, Wellness, and Sport

Spring Time Spring is right around the corner! Check out the schedules for Baseball, Softball, and Men's Tennis....

Career Exploration Conference

Career Exploration Conference at Rock Valley College, March 11, 2010Rock Valley College is hosting a Career Exploration Conference, March 11, 2010 at the Woodward Technology Center on the main campus at 3301 North Mulford Road in Rockford.  The half-day event will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is FREE of charge.  

  • Learn about non-traditional career opportunities
  • Talk to representatives from:
    • RVC's more than two dozen career programs
    • RVC's partner colleges to earn your bachelor's degree in Rockford
    • Local building trades
  • Breakout sessions will be held on topics like:
    • Financial aid
    • Job search strategies
    • Resume writing
    • Job interview skills
    • Sustainable technologies
    • How to earn your degree
    • And more

Discover your career options at Rock Valley College.

For more information on the Career Exploration Conference at Rock Valley College, March 11, 2010, call (815) 921-4091.

 

Schedule of Events

Colleges and Trades Expo, WTC Room 117, 1 pm to 5pm

Breakout Session One, 2 pm to 2:45 pm

Breakout Session Two, 3 pm to 3:45 pm

Breakout Session Topics/Room location in the Woodward Technology Center (WTC)

  • Getting Started at RVC/Financial Aid/WTC 141
    • Find out how easy it is to get started at RVC and how to apply for Financial Aid
  • Where the Jobs Are/WTC 142
    • Tom Austin from the Illinois Economic Information Division will update you on where the jobs of the future will be in Winnebago and Boone Counties
  • Human Resources Panel/WTC 210
    • Rockford area employers will talk about what they look for in resumes and the interviewing process.  Open to questions that you may have in these areas.
  • Resume Building, Interviewing and Job Search Strategies/ WTC 211
    • Confused about how to build your resume or what is really happening in the interview? 
  • Fast Track Health Care Programs/ WTC 269
    • Learn about new fast track health care programs offered by the RVC Continuing Education Department
  • Non-Traditional Careers/WTC 270
    • Women in the trades and other non-traditional career opportunities for men and women
  • Sustainable Energy Systems: Careers and Training/WTC 271
    • Alternative energy systems overview and careers and training programs in the field
  • Basic Computer Skills Class/WTC 151
    • Join us for instruction on learning to use a personal computer and software