Rock Valley College

Rock Valley College is on a 217-acre campus in the suburban setting of Rockford, Illinois, not far from Chicago.

Rock Valley College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Rock Valley College students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Rock Valley College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Rock Valley College has the Black Student Alliance. In fact, more students participate in the Black Student Alliance than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Rock Valley College include Phi Theta Kappa, Adults on Campus, Inter-Varsity Club and Christian Fellowship.

Rock Valley College students' favorite campus events are New Student Week, Homecoming Week and May Fest.

Does Rock Valley College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Rock Valley College.

Rock Valley College does not offer housing.

All Rock Valley College students live off campus

Rock Valley College Athletics

At Rock Valley College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Rock Valley College:

Is Rock Valley College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Rock Valley College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Rock Valley College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Rock Valley College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to Rock Valley College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Rock Valley College, take Interstate 90 to Rockford, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to O'Hare International airport.

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