First Year Experience

(815) 921-4094
Located: Student Center - first floor, room 1102
Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/FYE

1. Tech Connect Sessions (TCS) are offered throughout the academic year. All new students are encouraged to attend a TCS once they have registered for classes. During the TCS, Students are introduced to RVC Online Services and RVC Eagle, the learning management system. Seating is limited, please register online:
   RockValleyCollege.edu/FYE.

2. The“New Student Welcome Event” is offered prior to the start of fall and spring semesters. All new students are expected to attend a New Student Welcome. It is an opportunity to meet other new students, tour the campus, attend a resource fair, and learn about the student services on campus. Online registration: RockValleyCollege.edu/NewStudentWelcome.

3. Peer mentors are a resource for all students. They share the student experiences, connect students resources available on campus and help students engage through campus activities, clubs and organizations. To contact a peer mentor: RVC-FYE@RockValleyCollege.edu.

4. Student Success Workshops are offered during the spring and fall semesters and are open to all students. A diverse range of topics are covered in an effort to meet the needs and interests of all RVC students. The workshops provide an opportunity for students to engage on campus and meet other students with common interests.

In order to register for classes, students must have completed an application for Admission, and have met placement requirements (See Getting Started).