The STU 100 - Planning for Success course is required for all new students intending to pursue an A.A., A.S., or A.E.S. This one-credit course is transferable to four-year colleges and universities and will apply toward graduation at RVC. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course in their first semester. Although recommended for students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or for certificate-seeking students, it is not a requirement. Specific Requirements for A.A. and A.S. Degrees Rock Valley College, like most other Illinois community colleges, has additional, specific degree requirements for the Associate of Arts (A.A.) transfer degree and other requirements for the Associate in Science (A.S.) transfer degree. These are described in detail on the Planning for Success - Education Plan page of this College Catalog. Majors and Elective Courses At Rock Valley College, 16-21 elective credits for the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree and 15-18 credits for the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be used by students to explore a particular field of study or major. Students should schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to discuss course selection. Students should also consult iTransfer.org for up-to-date listings of Rock Valley College courses that will count toward majors at other Illinois colleges and universities. Diversity and Non-Western Culture Courses Some transfer institutions require a diversity or Non-Western culture course as part of their general education requirements. Students are encouraged to complete any diversity or Non-Western culture courses required by their intended transfer institution as part of their general education core at Rock Valley College. Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Rock Valley College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide articulation effort designed to help Illinois college students transfer credit more easily among more than 100 participating colleges and universities. One of the main features of the IAI is the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC), a list of general education courses art Completion of the GECC at any participating Illinois institution assures transferring students that general education requirements for an Associate of Arts degree have been satisfied upon transfer to another participating institution. Students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities are advised to complete an associate degree. Keep in mind that the I Students who have completed 30 semester credits of college-level coursework may transfer to an IAI- participating institution and choose either to complete the receiving institution’s lower-division general education requirements or to complete the IAI GECC. The receiving institution may require transfer students to complete institution-wide and/or mission-related gradu General and detailed information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, including the most current list of participating schools, is available on the iTransfer website . General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) The requirements for an Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) at Rock Valley College consist of a minimum of 64 credit hours drawn from three components: General education core curriculum
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- 2026-2027
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