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
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» RVC on Facebook and Twitter

Black History Month Check out all the great events RVC has planned for Black History Month!

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
» Men's Basketball
» Women's Basketball
» Fitness, Wellness and Sport

Champs! Congratulations to RVC women's basketball! Conference champs for the 2nd year in a row!

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
» Course Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

EAGLE Get more out of your classes with RVC's new EAGLE Learning Management System.

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

Helpful Links Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

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

Register Now! Register now for our 8 week courses. There are many options to choose from!

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.

Afternoon College
 

Accelerated eight-week courses begin March 19, 2012

Afternoon College courses are 8-week courses that begin in March as opposed to starting in January when the 16-week courses begin. If you are a currently enrolled student at RVC and would like to search for open sections of these courses, please go to RVC Online Services. If you are not yet enrolled at RVC but would like to find out how to get started, check out the simple steps for getting enrolled. Limited seats available for Afternoon College until January 16.

Note: Waitlisting is NOT available for these classes.

List updated 1/20/12

Course #
 Course Title
 Time Days Credits Location
BIO 100
D127
 Introductory Human Biology
 3:00-5:40pm MW 3 JCSM 1122
BIO 103
D155
 Introductory Life Science 3:00-5:40pm TTh 3 JCSM 1106
MTH 091
D320
 Beginning Algebra Part I 4:00- 4:50pm MTWTh 2 JCSM 0214
ENG 101
D027
 Composition I
 9:00-10:15am

9:00-10:15am

 MW

TTh

 3 CLI 120 (Lecture)

WTC 268 (Lab)
ENG 101
D074
 Composition I
 10:30-11:45am

10:30-11:45am

 MW

TTh

 3 CLI 226 (Lecture)

WTC 268 (Lab)
LIT 140
D020
 The Bible As Literature 9:00-11:45am MW
LOC 216
MTH 093
D220
 Intermediate Algebra Part I
2:00-2:50pm
 MTWTh
 2 JCSM 0206
MTH 093
D230
 Intermediate Algebra Part I
12:00-12:50pm
 MTWTh
 2 JCSM 0208
MTH 093
D310
 Intermediate Algebra Part I
3:00-4:40pm
 MTWTh
 2 JCSM 0206
PSY 170
D155
 General Psychology
 3:00-5:45pm TTh
CLII 221A
PSY 270
D015		 Life-Span Development 10:30-1:15pm TTh 3 CLII 221A
SOC 190
D089
 Introduction to Sociology
 3:00-5:45pm MW 3 CLI 223
STU-100
I020
 Planning for Success
 Online Class
1

Multiple Welding Courses




Building Codes -- JCSM- Jacobs Center for Science and Math, WTC - Woodward Technology Center, CL-I Classroom Building I, CL-II Classroom Building II, (all located on Main RVC Campus).


Important Dates for 8-week courses

Open Registration Ends March 15, 2012
Classes Begin 
March 19, 2012
Payment Due Date 
 		March 15, 2012