2025-2026 College Catalog

New Student Checklist

  1. Apply Online. Some programs have limited enrollment and require additional application steps, including Aviation Maintenance Technology, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and Respiratory Care. Refer to the Career and Technical Education Programs section for specific program admission details.

  2. Financial Aid .

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

  4. Determine placement requirements by reviewing the Rock Valley College Placement Requirements.

  5. 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.).

  6. The New Student Welcome event provides an opportunity for new students to meet others, tour the campus, learn about campus resources, and participate in activities. Register online now.

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

  8. Payment in full is due in the Accounts Receivable Office by the payment due date. Failure to make payment in full or enroll in the FACTS payment plan by the deadline will result in class cancellation. Failure to receive a bill does not affect the payment due date. For more information, call (815) 921-4414, visit Rock Valley College Payment Information, or visit the Payment Center on the second floor of the Stenstrom Student Center. Payment due dates are available on the Rock Valley College Important Dates page.

  9. Rent or purchase books for your classes from the RVC Bookstore BibliU, located on the ground floor of the Stenstrom Student Center: Rock Valley College Bookstore.