Recent News Releases
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SVCC Votes- 09-04-2024 2024 Election dates to remember....
Cultural Celebration- 08-28-2024 CULTURAL CELEBRATION...
The Importance of Civic Engagement- 08-28-2024 The Importance of Civic Engagement ...
Sex Signals- 08-28-2024 Sex Signals...
Artaska Strings- 08-28-2024 Artaska Strings ...
College Offices Closed Labor Day- 08-26-2024 ...
Pizza with the Prez!- 08-07-2024 ...
Free Caricatures- 07-31-2024 ...
Alex Fischbach 8-14- 07-31-2024 ...
FAFSA Assistance Events- 07-26-2024 Sauk Valley Community College's Financial Aid office will be out in the community providing assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application to get you approved to take classes this fall! ...
- Live Music!
- 07-23-2024 Alex, a local singer/songwriter, competed on American Idol in 2015. ...
Saukfest Fall 2024- 07-17-2024 Come kick off the 2024-25 school year with us at Fall Saukfest!...
Aviation Instrument Training- 07-10-2024 Acquire an understanding of flight instruments by taking Instrument Training classes. After successful completion of this course, the student will qualify for the authorization to take the FAA Instrument Pilot Knowledge Test. There is an additional fee for the FAA Exam. ...
Aviation Private Pilot Program- 07-10-2024 Learn to fly by preparing for the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam by taking Private Pilot Ground Training classes. After successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. There is an additional fee for the FAA Exam. ...
Costa Rica Trip Preview 8-14- 07-10-2024 Join SVCC Community Ed to learn more about an upcoming trip to Costa Rica! Discover Costa Rica’s pura vida on a rendezvous with exotic fauna, lush rainforests, and endless coastlines.This free event will feature details on the “Tropical Costa Rica” trip, which will take place Febru...
Criminal Justice Bootcamp 7-24- 07-08-2024 Learn about policework in a fun and interactive way!...
Health Professions Informational Sessions- 07-08-2024 Interested in Health Professions programs at SVCC? Informational sessions are taking place this fall! For more information or to RSVP call 815-835-6374....
Baseball & Softball Umpiring 9-14- 07-08-2024 Sauk Valley Community College will host a baseball and softball umpiring class on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in SVCC Room 1C03. ...
SVCC Community Trip- 06-18-2024 Join Sauk Valley Community College’s Community Education department for a bus trip to Chicago to see “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Wednesday, October 2....
Scholarship Applications Due 6/30- 06-12-2024 Scholarships for the Fall 24 semester are due on June 30. Visit svcc.edu/scholarships to apply!...
Offices Closed July 4- 06-12-2024 SVCC campus and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Offices are closed on Fridays over the summer. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 8....
College for Kids 2024- 05-22-2024 College for Kids - Summer 2024...
Welding for Veterans Class- 05-22-2024 Learn the basics of MIG Welding including machine setting, work angle, travel angle, travel speed, and arc length....
EMT Program Info Session 7-9- 05-13-2024 EMT Basic Program...
EMT Program Info Session 6-12- 05-13-2024 EMT Basic Program...
Summer Blood Drive 6/26- 05-13-2024 ...
Summer Scholarship Applications 6/3- 05-13-2024 Summer scholarship applications are now open! Applications are due June 3....
Juneteenth - Offices Closed- 05-13-2024 SVCC offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth....
Child Fair June 1- 05-06-2024 Travel Around the World during the...
Summer Hours- 05-06-2024 SVCC is closed on Fridays between May 17 and August 2 for summer hours....
FAFSA Completion Event 4-25- 04-16-2024 Join Sauk Valley Community College and ISACorp for help completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid application....
Alaska Trip Preview- 04-16-2024 Trip Preview...
Costa Rica Trip Preview- 04-16-2024 Trip Preview...
Meet the Majors 4-17- 04-16-2024 ...
Sonography Informational Session 4-16- 04-08-2024 Sauk Valley Community College is excited to announce the addition of sonography to its program lineup. Registration is currently open for the newest program and classes will begin this fall....
Annual Student Art Exhibition- 04-08-2024 April 4 - 23...
Auto Tech Program- 04-03-2024 SVCC Entry-Level Automotive Technician Program...
Jump Start - 04-03-2024 Get a JUMP START on your college career by attending a Jump Start session....
Constructive Dialogue on Controversial Issues- 03-28-2024 Learn how to navigate and discuss difficult topics...
Business Pathways Panel 4-25- 03-28-2024 Moderated by John Gvozdjak...
Pizza Party Study Session 5-5- 03-28-2024 Come join us for free pizza and the chance to prepare for your finals with a Learning Commons Tutor. Library services will also be available....
SBDC Coffee & Connections 3-21- 03-12-2024 Coffee & Connections...
Total Solar Eclipse 4-8- 03-12-2024 View the Total Solar Eclipse...
Open Mic Night 4-5- 03-11-2024 It's your time to shine!...
Offices Closed March 15- 03-07-2024 ...
Spring Break- 03-07-2024 ...
Financial Freedom Workshop 4-3- 02-29-2024 FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP WITH AJ SHARP...
What Were You Wearing Exhibit- 02-29-2024 What Were You Wearing? Exhibit...
Comedian Trey Mack 4-17- 02-29-2024 COMEDIAN TREY MACK...
Nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards- 02-26-2024 At SVCC, we know our people have the potential to impact their communities in countless ways. We encourage you to recognize those alumni who best represent our college and their communities, and are committed to creating a vibrant future for all....
Iceland Trip Preview- 02-22-2024 SVCC Community Education invites you to experience the "land of fire and ice" and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights....
Paramedic Program Info Session 4-23- 02-22-2024 Presented by MercyHealth...
Industrial Maintenance Boot Camp- 02-22-2024 Monday: Mechanical Systems ...
SGA Applications 3-22- 02-22-2024 SGA invites students to run for 2024-2025 Student Government. If you or someone you know meets the SGA requirements, please consider applying for the positions. Deadline to apply is March 22....
Ultimate Laser Tag 3-22- 02-22-2024 Ultimate Laser Tag...
Student Involvement Panel 3-6- 02-22-2024 ...
Blood Drive 3-25- 02-22-2024 SVCC will host the American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in SVCC's Dillon Mall. Donate and receive a free gift card....
Racial Justice 2/26- 02-13-2024 A presentation by the YWCA of the Sauk Valley on Race, Discrimination, and Equity...
Primary Election Dates to Remember- 02-07-2024 ...
Mrs Doubtfire 3-6- 02-05-2024 Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy...
Galena Bus Trip 4-13- 02-05-2024 Experience Wine Country & Galena...
Iceland Trip November 2024- 02-05-2024 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights...
Project VITAL Seeking Tutors- 02-05-2024 Training sessions are March 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in SVCC's Adult Education Department, Rm 1J1....
Explore Sauk 2/19- 01-26-2024 Visit our beautiful campus and learn more about our programs of study, financial aid and scholarships, students activities and so much more. Let us show you how "Sauk makes it possible - YOU make it happen!"...
Town Hall Chat 2/19- 01-25-2024 TOWN HALL CHAT...
Application Deadline 3/1- 01-24-2024 Interested in Nursing or Rad Tech?...
Summer & Fall Study Abroad- 01-24-2024 Study abroad opportunities are now available for Summer and Fall 2024. Deadline to apply for Summer is February 15 or March 15 depending on the program of study. Fall deadline is May 15. For more information, visit svcc.edu/studyabroad or email Professor Paul R. Edleman at paul.e...
Writing Center- 01-24-2024 Looking for feedback on your writing?...
Spring SaukFest 1/31- 01-23-2024 Students can enjoy free food, giveaways, and fun!...
Job Fair 4/10- 01-22-2024 Local employers are invited to participate in this community wide job fair. Please visit svcc.edu/jobfair or call Dana Chacon at 815-835-6294 to register....
EEMS Music 2/7- 01-22-2024 Blending styles together from hip-hop, alternative and pop, Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Pianist and Looper Eems has become known for his versatile mashups and covers. Often playfully referred to as the "black guy with the ukulele”, Eems uses his unique sounds, voice, and sense of humor to take...
Vice Cream Social 2/14- 01-22-2024 VICE CREAM SOCIAL WITH DR. JON MANDRELL...
Animum Rege Art Exhibit and Reception- 01-10-2024 The Sauk Art Gallery presents:...
Private Illinois Colleges and Universities - February 28- 01-10-2024 ...
EIU Scholarship Opportunity- 01-10-2024 ...
Campus Closed 1/12- 01-08-2024 SVCC campus will be closed on Friday, January 12 for staff and faculty training....
Campus Closed 1/15- 01-08-2024 SVCC campus will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 16....
The Academy Applications & Info Session- 01-03-2024 The Academy at Sauk Valley Community College Accepting Applications for Fall 2024...
Caricaturist Kevin Berg January 22- 12-04-2023 Kevin Berg will be offering free caricatures to kick off the Fall semester....
Winter Break Information- 12-04-2023 SVCC Offices will close for winter break at the end of business day December 22 and reopen on January 2....
FAFSA Workshop 1-17- 12-04-2023 Join the Financial Aid office in filling out the FAFSA form for 2024. They will provide assistance and answer any questions you may have. Please bring your laptop to complete the form. A limited number of computers will be available for use on a first come, first served basis....
FAFSA Fridays- 12-04-2023 Friday, January 19 - Friday, February 9 ...
FAFSA Workshop 1-22- 12-04-2023 Join the Financial Aid office in filling out the FAFSA form for 2024. They will provide assistance and answer any questions you may have. Please bring your laptop to complete the form. A limited number of computers will be available for use on a first come, first served basis....
Fall in Love with FAFSA 2-14- 12-04-2023 Fall in LOVE with FAFSA ...
Volleyball All Conference- 12-04-2023 ...
FAFSA Preview 11/29- 11-20-2023 ...
Pizza Party Study Session 12-3- 11-13-2023 Join Learning Commons for a pizza party study session....
Spring 2024 Registration- 11-02-2023 Spring 2024...
Spring Express Registration- 11-02-2023 December 11-14, 18-21 and January 2-4, 8-11...
Wintermester- 11-02-2023 Enrollment is open now for WINTER courses. ...
Fall Break 11/22-11/24- 11-02-2023 SVCC campus will be closed for Fall break starting Wednesday, November 22. Offices will reopen on Monday, November 27....
Volleyball Quarter Finals- 10-31-2023 Region IV Quarter Final ...
Paramedic Program Info Session 1-31- 10-23-2023 Presented by MercyHealth...
Wes Mathison 11-8- 10-17-2023 An Hour of Fun and Entertainment with Magician / Mentalist...
Volleyball Sophomore Night- 10-17-2023 ...
Freedom 5k November 11- 10-10-2023 Sauk Valley Community College will host the SVCC Freedom 5K on Saturday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. on the SVCC campus. ...
Blood Drive 10/30- 09-27-2023 ...
Chicago Bus Trip 12/9- 09-27-2023 Join SVCC Community Ed for a self-guided Chicago Bus Trip on Saturday, December 9. Experience the holiday season in downtown Chicago with SVCC Community Education....
Community Dance Classes- 09-27-2023 Learn Basic Salsa and Intermediate West Coast Swing with SVCC’s Community Ed. Whether you think you can dance or not, we’ll help you reach your dancing goals and learn to enjoy stepping out onto the dance floor....
Roberto Carmona October 5- 09-26-2023 Skyhawks never stop learning because life doesn’t stop teaching: An SVCC Alum shares career advice and leadership tools...