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News
Robert Rubenacker welcomed as new member of RLCF Board of Directors
INA, Ill. (June 30, 2026) — The Rend Lake College Foundation recently welcomed Robert Rubenacker to its Board of Directors. An agricultural leader and local business owner,...
Registration open for Fall 2026 classes at RLC
INA, Ill. (June 23, 2026) — Registration for the Fall 2026 semester is open to everyone. Classes begin August 17. Get started by scheduling an in-person or virtual...
RLC's Chris Sink nominated for the IMA and IMEC Educator of the Year
INA, Ill. (June 2, 2026) — For the second year in a row, Chris Sink, Director of the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy (SIMA) at Rend Lake College, has been nominated...
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Resources
Student Handbook
ESTABLISHED IN 1967 Originally founded - Mt. Vernon Community College, 1955) ACCREDITATION Higher Learning Commission - The college has been accredited by HLC since 1969.
Form 1098-T Electronic Consent Instructions
Rend Lake College offers a quick and easy way to retrieve your 1098-T form electronically online through your student Self-Service. It's that time of year! Student 1098T...
Invest in Your Academic Journey with RLC During College Savings Month
Invest in Your Academic Journey with RLC During College Savings Month Join Rend Lake College in celebrating National College Savings Month this September by getting a start...
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Student Success
RLC Announces President's & Vice President's Lists For Spring 2026
RLC Foundation Children's Center celebrates its Class of 2026
INA, Ill. (June 1, 2026) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center (RLCFCC) graduated 8 students from the Pre-K classes on May 15 in the RLC Theater. Front Row...
RLC holds pinning ceremony for 2026 Nursing Students
INA, Ill. (June 1, 2026) — Rend Lake College held a pinning ceremony on May 14 to celebrate more than 30 students who successfully completed the associate degree nursing...
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In the Community
Banterra Student of the Month: Riley Ridgeway
Banterra Student of the Month: Riley Ridgeway INA, Ill. (May 26, 2026) — Join Rend Lake College in celebrating one of its students each month, sponsored by Banterra Bank....
Discover Something Sweet This Summer with Tour Tuesdays at RL Confections
MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 21, 2026) — Looking for something fun and different to do this summer? Step behind the scenes at RL Confections and experience the art of...
Rend Lake College hosts inaugural Lap the Lake 5K and Wellness Festival
INA, Ill. (May 20, 2026) — Rend Lake College welcomed community members to the Ina campus on Saturday, May 9, for the inaugural Lap the Lake 5K and Wellness Festival. ...
