Early College: Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment, & Pathways

(815) 921-4080
Located: Classroom Building II - first floor - room 153
Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/EarlyCollege

Rock Valley College offers opportunities for high school students to earn college credit:

1. Dual Credit: Earn college and high school credit simultaneously; classes available at RVC and in participating high schools.
2. Dual Enrollment: Earn college credit only; classes available at RVC.
3. Bridge Programs: Link high school to college career pathways; earn college credit at RVC.
4. Early Admission: Enrollment at RVC for students under age 16.

High School Partnership Programs: Programs for qualified high school students offered in partnership with area high schools.

• Running Start (2-year Program): Attend RVC full-time during junior and senior year to earn dual credit toward completing a High School Diploma while earning an Associate Degree simultaneously.
• Running Start (1-year Program): Attend RVC full-time during senior year to earn dual credit toward completing a High School Diploma while beginning an Associate Degree.
• Senior Semester: Attend RVC full-time in the last semester of senior year to earn dual credit toward completing a High School Diploma while beginning an Associate Degree.
• Pathways (Linking Talent with Opportunity): Enroll in a sequence of career and technical education courses at high school and earn RVC articulated credit and dual credit toward an RVC certificate or degree program.
• Transitional Courses: High School math & English courses that guarantee college-level placement upon successful completion.