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.

Registration & Payment Dates

Summer I 2012 Credit Registration and Payment Information


Open registration period March 26-May 17
Payment Arrangement Deadline

May 10 at 6 p.m.
No registration for Summer I May 11 - 14 (drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens May 14 at 9 p.m.
Registration and waitlist ends May 17 at 6 p.m.
Schedule Adjustment Period May 21 & 22 until 6 p.m.
Final Payment Arrangement Deadline May 19 at 6 p.m.
Last Day for Tuition Refund May 23 at 6 p.m.

Last Day to Withdraw

(Must be done in person in the Records Office)

 June 4 at 6 p.m.


Summer II 2012 Credit Registration and Payment Information

Open registration period March 26-June 7
Payment Arrangement Deadline May 30 at 6 p.m.
No registration for Summer II May 31-June 4 (drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens June 4 at 9 p.m.
Registration and waitlist ends June 7 at 6 p.m.
Schedule Adjustment Period June 11-13 until 6 p.m.
Final Payment Arrangement Deadline June 7 at 6 p.m.
Last Day for Tuition Refund June 14 at 6 p.m.

Last Day to Withdraw


(Must be done in person in the Records Office)

 July 18 at 6 p.m.

 

Summer III 2012 Credit Registration and Payment Information

Open registration period March 26-July 5
Payment Arrangement Deadline July 5 at 6 p.m.
No registration for Summer III N/A
Registration reopens N/A
Registration and waitlist ends July 5 at 6 p.m.
Schedule Adjustment Period July 9-11 until 6 p.m.
Final Payment Arrangement Deadline July 5 at 6 p.m.
Last Day for Tuition Refund July 12 at 6 p.m.

Last Day to Withdraw

 (Must be done in person in the Records Office)

 July 25 at 6 p.m.

 

Priority Registration Information for Fall 2012

Current RVC students registering for credit courses for the Fall 2012 semester are assigned a priority registration date based on the number of semester hours earned. This method will be in place for the Fall and Spring semesters only. Registration opens at 9 p.m. on the registration day for which you are eligible. The following registration schedule will apply. 

Priority Date Hours Earned
April 15 (Sun.) 48/more
April 16 (Mon.) 24/more
April 17 (Tues.) 12/more
April 18 (Wed.) 1/more
April 19 (Thurs) 0 hours/enrolled current semester
April 23 - August 16

Open registration for all current and new students.
See Fall Registration Information below for other important dates.

Fall 2012 Credit Registration and Payment Information

Priority registration period April 15-19
Open registration period April 23 - August 16
Payment Arrangement Deadline July 18 at 6 p.m.
No registration for Fall July 19-23 (Drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens July 23 at 9 p.m.
Registration and waitlist ends August 16 at 6 p.m.
Final Payment Arrangement Deadline August 16 at 6 p.m.
Schedule Adjustment Period August 18-27 until 6pm
Last Day for Tuition Refund August 28 at 6 p.m.

Last Day to Withdraw

(Must be done in person in the Records Office)

 November 9 at 5 p.m.

Please contact the RVC at 815-921-4250 with any questions.

Click here to view other important dates on the Academic Calendar, including when classes begin, final exam schedules, spring break dates, and more.

Spring 2012 Registration and Payment Information

Priority registration period October 30 - November 4
Open registration period begins November 7
Payment Due Date (Thursday) December 15 at 6:00 p.m.
No registration for Spring (Friday-Monday) December 15-19 (drop for non-payment)
Registration reopens (Monday) December 19 at 9:00 p.m.
Registration and Waitlisting ends (Thursday) January 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Final Payment Due Date (Thursday) January 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Schedule adjustment period(currently registered students ) January 14-23 at 6:00 p.m.

Last Day for Tuition Refund 

 January 24 6:00 p.m.

Last Day to Withdraw (16 week courses)

(Must be done in person in the Records Office)

 April 13 at 5:00 p.m.