2022-2023 College Catalog

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New Student Checklist

  1. Apply online at: RockValleyCollege.edu/Apply. Some programs have limited enrollment and require additional application steps such as Aviation Maintenance Technology, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and Respiratory Care. Refer to the Career and Technical Education Programs section (Click Here) for specific program admission details.

  2. For Financial Aid, Click Here for more information.

  3. Submit ACT/SAT Scores, official high school transcripts, and/or prior college transcripts. GED graduates should submit original certificates from the Regional Education Office. All documents should be submitted to Records and Registration.

  4. Determine Placement. For more information, Click Here or visit: RockValleyCollege.edu/PlacementTestRequirements.

  5. Attend a Tech Connect Session. Registration is required at: RockValleyCollege.edu/FYE. Contact the First Year Experience Office for additional information, (815) 921-4094.

  6. All students who intend to earn one of the following degrees are required to successfully complete STU 100 - Planning for Success: Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), and Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S). Students seeking an Associate in Applied Science or a certificate may be required to attend a Tech Connect Session (see program requirements).

  7. The New Student Welcome event is an opportunity for new students to meet, tour the campus, learn about campus resources and participate in activities. Online registration for the event: RockValleyCollege.edu/NewStudentWelcome.

  8. To schedule an academic, career, or transfer advising appointment, or for assistance registering for classes, contact Academic, Career, and Transfer Advising at (815) 921-4100.

  9. Payment in full is due in the Accounts Receivable office by the payment due date. Failure to make payment in full or sign up for the FACTS payment plan by the deadline will result in the cancellation of classes. Failure to receive a bill does NOT affect the payment due date. For more information call (815) 921-4414 for details or visit: RockValleyCollege.edu/Payment. Check for payment due dates at: RockValleyCollege.edu/ImportantDates.

  10. Rent or purchase books for your classes from the RVC Bookstore on the ground floor of the Student Center (Click Here for more information or go to: RockValleyCollege.edu/Bookstore).