2023-2024 College Catalog

Accreditation & Recognition

Rock Valley College is recognized by many national, regional, and state agencies. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Rock Valley College is recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).

RVC Accreditation Agencies

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
    230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604
    (800) 621-7440 | Website: ncahlc.org

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000 | Fax: (404) 975-5020 | Website: acenursing.org

  • American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA)
    Dental Hygiene Program
    211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611
    (312) 440-4653
    Website: ADA.org/en/coda

  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
    Phlebotomy Technician Program
    33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603
    (312) 541-4999 | Fax: (312) 541-4998
    Website: ASCP.org

  • American Welding Society
    (Welding Technology Program)
    8669 NW 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL 33166-6672
    (800) 443-9353 or (305) 443-9353 | Website: aws.org

  • Automotive Service Excellence (Automotive Service Technology Program) (Instructor’s Certification Every Five Years)
    National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E., Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 669-6600

  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
    (Respiratory Care Program)
    1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244
    (817) 283-2835 | Website: coarc.com

  • Federal Aviation Administration
    (Aviation Maintenance Technology Program) Des Plaines FSDO 2300 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 274, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    (630) 443-3126

  • Illinois Bureau of Apprenticeship Training (Apprenticeship Programs) USDOL/ETA/OATELS-BAT
    230 S. Dearborn Street, Room 656, Chicago, IL 60604
    (312) 596-5508

  • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
    (Nursing Programs)
    320 W. Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62786
    (217) 785-0800

  • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
    (Certified Nursing Aide Program & Emergency Medical Technician) 535 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761
    (217) 785-5133

  • National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
    (Automotive Service Technology Program)
    101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E., Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 669-6650

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
    Education Recognition Program (Personal Training Certficate Program)
    1885 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 632-6722

  • Office of the State Fire Marshall
    (Fire Science Program)
    1035 Stevenson Road, Springfield, IL 67203-4259
    (217) 782-4542

Memberships

  • American Association of Community Colleges
    One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 410 Washington, DC 20036
    (202) 728-0200

  • American Council on Education One Dupont Circle, NW Washington, DC 20036
    (202) 939-9300

  • American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA)
    444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 440-8900
    Website: ADHA.org

  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education
    1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20005
    (202) 328-2273

  • Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges
    200 South 14th Street Parsons, KS 67357
    (620) 820-1233
    Website: catyc.com

  • OADN (Organization for Associate Degree Nursing)
    8650 Genesse Ave #214
    P.O. Box 928380
    San Diego, CA 92192-8380 (800) 809-6260