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Illinois Valley Community College Reviews

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See Illinois Valley Community College reviews submitted by students. Find out what students have to say about various aspects of attending Illinois Valley Community College. Read about academic experiences and campus life in these free Illinois Valley Community College reviews, or contribute your own Illinois Valley Community College review if you're a current student there.

  • Karen from Peru, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Friendly staff, clean environment, and calm setting.
    Tips for prospective students

    Plan and register for classes on time.
    Dorm Life

    No dorms.
    Food and Dining

    Food is very always the same not many options.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who are not quiet sure on what they want to major in.
    Greek Life

    NONE.
    Campus Safety

    Parking lots are far from main campus and sidewalks dark.

  • Amy from PRINCETON, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    illinois valley community college provides students with not only a great learning environment, but also a place he or she can feel at home in. ivcc is equipped with a great teaching staff that works hard to give their students a great education. overall, ivcc is a fantasic community college at a great price.
    Tips for prospective students

    my tip would be to give ivcc a chance. just because it is a community college does not mean you will not get a great education. in fact, you can get a great education for a much smaller price than attending a four year university right away.
    Academic Rigor

    ivcc has very challenging classes, but as long as a student is willing to work hard, he or she will be able to get a good grade in all of his or her classes.
    Dorm Life

    there are not any dorms at ivcc since it is a junior college.
    Food and Dining

    ivcc has their own cafeteria that provides great food at good prices. also, there are many local restaurants that provide good food as well.
    What to do for fun

    ivcc has many clubs and organizations that a student can join to have a better experience while attending ivcc.

  • Adam from Peru, ID

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    ivcc is a valuable resource right here in my town. i am able to take all my general studies and save money while doing so. ivcc is a great starting point for me.
    Tips for prospective students

    take advantage of the resources at ivcc. counselors are available to help you start your academic path.
    Dorm Life

    no dorms here
    What to do for fun

    extra curricular activities galore.
    Great for these types of students

    students not ready to go away to college. students wanting to save money too.

  • Joshua from Cedar Point, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    overall so far my experience has been positive. i was less than satifsfied with the services of the bookstore. the main building is easy to navigate.
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure that you do your research fisrt on what you will need for school. this includes your books and time for study. remember that there are many resources at the school to help you if you find yourself confused.
    Academic Rigor

    the teachers all seem to be competent.
    Dorm Life

    i live off campus.'



    Food and Dining

    the food is a small notch above cafeteria food.
    What to do for fun

    the school offers a variety of clubs and organizations.
    Bang for the buck

    the tuition fees are competitive.

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    we have a hidden fishing pond that has some of the most beautifull fish you will ever see.
    Great for these types of students

    students of any variety. from green freshmen, people in the workforce looking to hone skills.
    Clubs and Activities

    lots of aclubs and activities.
    Greek Life

    i do not participate.
    Campus Safety

    i feel safe, and the school has an excellent record for safety.

  • Kaitlyn from Marseilles, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    My professors have all been very passionate and knowledgeable about their chosen subjects. I have had some exceptional teachers that I enjoyed immensely also. Not to say that I have had other, bad teachers. All of my teachers have been wonderful, but a select few have went the extra mile to help me, even with things that have little to nothing to do with their class. I have not met one teacher I didn't like, but I have only actually had ten or fifteen professors. But no matter which classes I have taken, on-campus, satellite, night, day, etc...the quality has been the same. All of the staff may not be the most highly recognized person in their field, but they all know a great deal and give their jobs their all.
    Am enjoying being here

    I was wary of the idea of a tiny community college located more or less in the middle of a field. I wanted to get out of rural Illinois and onto better things, so I was less than excited to start at IVCC. About one year later, although it may not be the four-year university experience, I am happy with my experiences. Attending this small school has made me realize that I would prefer to attend a rather small four-year institution in the future. It has also helped me realize what kind of degree I would like to pursue. I do wish that we had perhaps a football team so I could go to the traditional college football games, but that is only a small bump in the road in the scheme of things. Another small bump in the road I have discovered is very limited wireless Internet and cell phone reception. There are times I need to get in touch with family and can hardly find the reception to do so. There are also days where I have free time and would like to work on homework and am forced to move around with my laptop looking for fleeting traces of wireless Internet. But overall, for being in rural Illinois and very small, I must say that IVCC has exceeded my expectations for a community college.
    Bang for the buck

    Obviously, a community college is the cheapest way to attend college short of getting a full ride. This was certainly a deciding factor in my choice to attend a two-year institution rather than going straight to a four-year school. I do believe that I have gotten what I've paid for. My classes are all interesting and my professors are very knowledgeable in their fields. The administration and staff are all very helpful whenever I have questions. There are numerous programs offered so many ways to become involved. Although it's price tag is small, you certainly still do get a decent college experience.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't judge a book by it's cover. IVCC may not be that expensive, state-of-the-art four-year school that you've had your heart set on since the sandbox, but it isn't as terrible as it's less-than-prime location might lead your to believe. Yes, the winters are cold. But the campus is beautiful during all other seasons and not hard not navigate. There aren't 200+ buildings for you to keep straight and it doesn't take twenty minutes to walk across campus. It's small, but it's cheap and can really help you out and ease you into your college experiences rather than having you jump in over your head as soon as you finish high school. Give it a chance, it will surprise you.
    Great for these types of students

    For students who don't really know what kind of degree they wish to pursue. IVCC allows you to take many different classes to help you form an idea of what you enjoy and what you don't. There are also many professors who can talk to you and help you learn about what careers are out there that you might like. And you can do all of this for quite cheap, instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars at a four-year school.

    For students who don't have the money to spend on four complete years at a four-year school. IVCC is part of the IAI, so you can take the same classes you would at any other IAI school at a much cheaper rate and pick up as a junior at your favorite four-year school without any problems.