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.

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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.

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» 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

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Important Information

FA101

 

Satisfactory Academic Policy- This form explains in detail the academic standards all financial aid recipients must maintain in order to receive future aid, as well as the applicants rights and responsibilities.

Completion Rate Charts-These charts will help a student determine how many credit hours they must complete and what GPA they must have in order to remain in good standing for financial aid.

Important Information for 2012-2013- This page lists important information regarding financial aid and financial aid recipients.

Cost of Attendance-  This page breaks down the cost of attendance for independent and dependent students who attend Rock Valley College.

Tax Transcript Request Procedures- The Department of Education now requires that students (and parents) use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer tax data to the FAFSA, or provide the school with a copy of the IRS Tax Return Transcript. This page includes instructions on how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool and how to request a copy of your IRS Tax Return Transcript.

Financial Aid Refund Calculation Sheet- This form shows students, step- by step, how to calculate their financial aid refund.

PELL/MAP/SEOG Disbursement Dates

PELL/MAP Grant
 		SEOG Grant
FALL 2012
 FALL2012
1st: Week of October 1, 2012
 Week of October 1, 2012
2nd: Week of November 5, 2012
SPRING 2013
 SPRING 2013
1st: Week of February 25, 2013
 Week of February 25, 2013
2nd: TBA
  
SUMMER 2013
 SUMMER 2013
To be determined after Spring disbursement
 NONE

NOTE: Students who are registered in late starting classes and who are eligible for a PELL/MAP refund will not have funds delivered for these classes until after the class has begun.


Notice of Exceptions

  • Students taking below 100 level classes (MTH 098) MUST also be enrolled in and atending an above 100 level class for financial aid to cover the below 100 level class.
  • Financial aid does not pay for CNA (NAD 101) or the CDL (Truck driving) classes.