This 23,500 square-foot addition accommodates the dramatic increase in students majoring in science-related fields leveraging our innovative facility.

This 24,000 square-foot collaborative learning space promotes our unique approach to information sharing and leadership training, and provides a welcoming space for student clubs and student leaders. Built to the standards of LEED Gold certification, the Center features a two-story atrium and “living wall” of vegetation.

The impact of philanthropy at RVCC has never been on greater display — manifested in a variety of initiatives made possible by the generosity of Jim and Jill Gibson. The Authentic Engineering Experience, the Coastal Conservation Project, Water Quality Laboratory, the Forest Ecology Project, the Campus Sustainability Internships, plus countless faculty and student research projects have all been heavily supported by a five-year/$500,000 gift to establish the Gibson Center for Innovation in Science & Technology at RVCC.

This Institute engages local students and the community in educational programs that promote Robeson’s ideals of achievement in academics, the arts, athletics and citizenship.

Our hands-on 45,000 square-foot Workforce Training Center is ideal in preparing students to launch careers in automotive technology, advanced manufacturing, cosmetology, esthetics, environmental control technology and commercial energy management.

Our on-campus Planetarium serves more than 20,000 K-12 NJ school children and teachers, with another 10,000 visitors attending the public programs. Your support can help fund the educational digital library or capital upgrades for the 100-seat, Digital Full-Dome Planetarium — as well as the innovative K-12 initiative, “Preparing for the Next Generation of Science Standards.”

Nearly 50% of RVCC students surveyed in 2020 experienced some form of homelessness, or housing- or food-insecurity — which is common among college students. In total, there were 2,376 visits to the RVCC Resource Center, with 90% being food-related. The RVCC Resource Center provides a suite of services, including:

RVCC’s highly respected nursing program is authorized by both the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) and The NJ Board of Nursing. Graduates of our program also have an opportunity to continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Kean University.

Service Learning at RVCC provides real-life experience by applying classroom learning to complex social and economic issues affecting local communities. In 2020, Raritan Valley Community College was one of two community colleges in the U.S. to be recognized with the Eduardo J. Padrón Award for Institutional Transformation for its long-standing commitment to providing every RVCC student with civic and community-based learning experiences.

RVCC’s Arts & Design department offers exciting opportunities throughout the year for viewing works of art, dance, music, and theatrical performances. The RVCC Art Gallery displays the works of celebrated artists, as well as showcases student and faculty artwork. This program enables students and faculty to share their talents in musical/dramatic plays, as well as music/dance performances.

With a mission to provide a challenging learning environment for a select group of students, the Honors College welcomed 20 students in its first year. Due to the phenomenal success, the Honors College has grown to almost 100 scholars since 2011, with some key accomplishments:

RVCC students — working with the Center’s co-directors and external partners — provide real environmental research and services to municipalities, non-profits, and other local groups in need of assistance.

This Institute provides programs and services for NJ middle/high school teachers and students, the RVCC community, and the general public to promote the study of the Holocaust, as well as other genocides and crimes against humanity, connecting past history and current world events.