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.

» Degree Programs
» Certificate Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Course Schedules
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

Course Listing Check out a comprehensive list of courses offered at RVC...

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.

» Visit Campus
» Getting Started
» For Adult Students
» For HS Counselors
» For Parents
» Financial Aid
» Educational Planning Sessions
» Records & Registration

Get Started! Find out how to get started at RVC! We make it easy for you to pursue your goals...

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
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

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.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Schedules
» Booster Club
» Fitness, Wellness & Sport

Golf Outing Play in the RVC Golf Classic on June 14! Click to learn more...

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 (Classic)
» Library Catalog (Tomcat)
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

Disability-Related Resources

The following sites contain information and resources on disability and/or accessibility-related issues:

AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability)
www.ahead.org
A professional organization that focuses on accessibility of persons with disabilities in post-secondary education.


AMPHL
www.amphl.org
Provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing loss interested in or working in health care fields.

DAIS (Disability Access Information and Support)
www.daisweb.com
Provides a variety of services and resources to those concerned with disability and access in higher education.

Deaf Linx
www.deaflinx.com
A very comprehensive site containing resources on hearing loss, Deafness, education, employment and other areas pertaining to hearing loss.


DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology)
www.washington.edu/doit
Provides programs, publication and resources on a variety of topics.  DO-IT promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity and participation of individuals with disabilities in education and employment.

DO-IT also features the Faculty Room, a space for faculty and administrators at post-secondary institutions to learn about how to create classroom environments and academic activities that maximize the learning of all students, including those with disabilities.


Exceptional Nurse
www.exceptionalnurse.com
Contains a wide variety of resources for students with disabilities who are interested in, or already working, in the nursing profession.  This site is also a resource network for educators who are committed to the inclusion of more people with disabilities in the nursing profession.

Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)
www.iltech.org
Provides information on how to break down barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing the assistive technology that lets them work, play and live in the community.  Also has an equipment loaner program.


PepNET (Post-secondary Education Programs Network)
www.pepnet.org
Assists post-secondary institutions across the nation to attract and effectively serve individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.