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NEXT STEPS FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS INSIDE
Your journey
is just getting
YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO RIDER
journey
getting started.
is just the next chapter in your life’s story. You’re now part of a tight-knit community of change-makers and risk-takers. Whether you choose to double-major, get involved in clubs and activities, or jump head-first into an internship, the life experiences you gain during your time here are what will make Rider such a unique home. And it’s the challenges that you meet head-on that will take you where you’re meant to be.
AFTER NUMEROUS HOURS OF COLLEGE RESEARCH, AND COUNTLESS CONVERSATIONS WITH FAMILY AND TEACHERS,
GET READY TO EXPLORE YOUR BOUNDLESS POTENTIAL AT RIDER.
Welcome family! to the
There’s no such thing as a lone
Bronc.
YOU’RE NOW OFFICIALLY one of us, and we want to extend our warmest welcome. You’re joining an embracing community of Broncs — one that we like to call small but great. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find your herd here.
Begin your journey before you even arrive on campus — connect with us and fellow classmates on social media.
◼ Join the Class of 2029 Facebook group Open to freshmen and incoming transfers starting in fall 2025
» rider.edu/facebook
» @rider_university
» @rideruadmissions
◼ TikTok
» @ rideruadmissions
Show off your Bronc pride! Tag your posts with #RIDERREADY
WELCOME WEEK Being a Bronc is a highly inclusive experience. From day one, upperclassmen, professors and staff will be happy to show you the ropes. During the first week of September, join your new classmates at our New Student & Family BBQ, a class photo, meals and gatherings for commuter students.
WHEN YOU FIRST GET TO COLLEGE,
it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we have some really fun events to welcome you. And our campus is an epicenter of more than 500 activities, deep-seated traditions, and diverse clubs and organizations that make Rider a wonderful place to call home. So go ahead and jump in! Try a little — or a lot — of everything.
Get Oriented
FALL
Whether you call it fall, autumn or the official end of summer, September at Rider is just the beginning. Here, it brings more than just the changing of the colors of the leaves (which you’ll see in all its glory on campus). There’s the music of Rider’s annual Rock Fest, the togetherness of Cranberry Fest and the absolute mayhem of MAACness. Plus, it’s the perfect time to join one or more of our 150+ student organizations, 20+ intramural and club sports, and 13 fraternities and sororities.
CRANBERRY FEST — A RIDER TRADITION
Since 1979, Cranberry Fest has brought the Rider community together to celebrate all that links us as one — cranberry!
Celebrate Rider’s history with live music, free food and great games and entertainment. Why cranberry, anyway? Back in the day, our founder and namesake, Andrew J. Rider, who was also a cranberry farmer, actually introduced the cranberry to the queen of England. She even nicknamed him, “The Cranberry King of New Jersey” (true story!).
Celebrate your success with a refreshing, Rider-inspired mocktail.
Mix equal parts cranberry juice, orange juice and lemon-lime soda. Garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries. Enjoy! Get a taste of more Rider-themed recipes at rider.edu/cranberry-cookbook
Relax — or Keep Roaming
WINTER AND J-TERM
» HOLIDAY CHEER Attend annual holiday performances by our world-renowned Westminster Choir College.
» SHOW YOUR SPIRIT Support your fellow Broncs by attending Division I home games.
» GIFT YOURSELF A LIGHTER SPRING Just because winter break lasts six weeks, that doesn’t mean your studies need to take a break too. Heat up some hot cocoa and earn three credits in as many weeks.
Our three-week J-Term winter sessions offer an intensive course format with more interaction with your professors. Plus, you can even gain workplace experience by completing The Shadow Experience (IND 350).
You’ll thank yourself in the spring term, as you’ll have a lighter course load AND still be on pace to graduate on time.
Time to Blossom
SPRING
As the snow melts, the newness of spring brings a glow to our quaint campus. Our many annual traditions include the Student Entertainment Council Concert and 107.7 The Bronc's Eggscellent Egg Hunt. Walk on down to the campus mall for prizes, fun games, delicious food and more!
Discover more campus traditions, activities and student orgs at . . .
RIDER.EDU/STUDENT-LIFE
As soon as it’s warm enough, grab your books and head
OUR HOME IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
is central to so much more. The Rider campus is a train ride from Philadelphia and New York City, minutes from historic Princeton and just an hour from the beach.
Small-Town Charm
In the mood for a relaxed pace?
Our county has over 20,000 acres of farms, forests and parklands to explore. Wander through the towns of Princeton, Lambertville and nearby New Hope, P.A., to discover unique cafes, shops, and restaurants. Also, Mercer County is at the epicenter of the American Revolution with an array of historical sites to visit.
City Lights
Lawrenceville is smack in the middle of two of the most historic and happening cities in the country — Philadelphia and New York City. Explore world-renowned museums and city attractions, catch a show on Broadway, enjoy diverse restaurants and stroll the streets.
Sports Galore
Root for one of 17 professional sports franchises that make their home in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Something for Every Season
SPRING
Paddle down the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Or, bike alongside!
SUMMER
Enjoy ocean breezes from the iconic boardwalks of the Jersey Shore.
FALL
There’s something for everyone. Check out our favorite spots at:
RIDER.EDU/THINGS-TO-DO
Pick apples and savor cider donuts at local orchards.
WINTER
Take to the slopes in Vernon, N.J.
Times Square, New York City
Bushkill Falls, Pocono Mountains
here. begins Your future
WE’RE A VIBRANT, thoughtful bunch, brought here by a shared spirit of discovery. It’s that mindset that pushes us — not just to the finish line of graduation day — but to thrive both personally and professionally. So chase that dream of yours, no matter how wild it might be. Because Broncs are always first out of the gate.
Leverage Your Skill Set
We learn by tackling projects, taking on leadership roles, meeting new people, traveling to unknown places — the possibilities are limitless.
AT RIGHT, FROM TOP: Mary-Lyn Buckley leveraged her summer internship at WABC-TV Eyewitness News in New York City into a freelance junior reporter role for WTXF FOX 29. Henry Toke’s internship at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy complemented his studies toward a degree in Health Sciences. Imani Guest’s research experience helped her to land a highly competitive summer internship working alongside the world’s top volcanologists in Hawaii.
“ College was really my personal playground where I was able to explore my interests, build lifelong friendships, network with faculty, professionals, and peers, see new countries, and gain lots of valuable work experience that set me up perfectly for success upon graduating. ”
Maddie Caccavale ’23, Arts and Entertainment Industries Management
100%
of four-year Rider students complete at least two highimpact Engaged Learning experiences (in fact, we require it!)
EXPERIENCE IS WHAT PREPARES US for what’s next. Through our Engaged Learning Program, you’ll combine your academics, career goals and personal interests to suit the way you learn best. When you leave Rider, you’ll not only be prepared for a fruitful career, you’ll be more self-aware and ready to lead others towards meaningful change.
meets practice. where passion Learn
internships, co-ops and field placements are completed by Rider students each year
AS A BRONC, YOU’RE ONE OF US. And to that end, we’ll make sure your time here sets you up for a successful career after graduation. Our Office of Career Development and Success helps you identify your professional interests and career aspirations to match.
» PERSONAL ADVISING Career Development and Success will work with you throughout your studies at Rider. Through workshops and individual appointments with career specialists, you’ll build an academic plan, craft a resume, participate in mock interviews and much more.
» INTERNSHIPS On-campus and off-campus internships are great for learning the skills needed in the real world.
» BUILDING CONNECTIONS Networking plays a major role in your future. Here, you’ll participate in activities, events and organizations while gaining valuable face-time with seasoned professionals in their fields.
9 in 10
Broncs are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military a year after graduation
“ I found resources
at
Rider that not only transformed me as a student, but transformed the trajectory of my life. ”
Samantha Haines ’23
Software engineer at Lockheed Martin
Computer science major
Where
AMETHYST MARTINEZ ’24
Graduate student at Columbia University pursuing master’s in data journalism
◼ Journalism major
» Interned with the Austin American-Statesman and Barron’s through two consecutive Dow Jones News Fund Internships, as well as NJ.com and The Star-Ledger
» Worked for the student-run newspaper, The Rider News , all four years
KARLA LOPEZ-ROSA ’23
Constituent service representative and intern coordinator in the office of Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
◼ Political science major with a dual minor in homeland security policy and Spanish
» Interned with the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, the office of Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and the Red Cross of New Jersey
» Participated in the New Jersey Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program
ZAIRE CONE ’19, ’23
Career advisor at Seton Hall University
◼ Organizational psychology major
» Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in higher education
» Explored his passion for mentoring students through graduate assistantships with Rider’s Educational Opportunity Program and Counseling Center
BRENDA CHAVEZ RAMOS ’24
Audit and assurance assistant at Deloitte
◼ Accounting and finance double major with a minor in business analytics
» Secured a co-op with Johnson & Johnson her freshman year and subsequently interned at Klatzkin & Company LLP for two tax seasons and at Deloitte for two summers
» A two-time awardee of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship
Next steps
BEFORE you enroll
Find all you need to know now that you’ve been admitted on the admitted students page
» rider.edu/admitted
Set up your myRider Portal
» Instructions will be sent to your email and are also available at rider.edu/admitted
» Access the Portal at myRider.rider.edu
Plan your finances
» rider.edu/finaid
» Set up a meeting with your personal financial aid advisor to build a full financial game plan: onestop@rider.edu
Meet your classmates on the Rider Class of 2029 Facebook Group
» facebook.com/groups/rider2029 and Transfer Student GroupMe (Transfer students only)
» groupme.com/join_group/103310100/OKyNRqU6
» Transfer students only:
Check the status of your transfer credits
» Go to DegreeWorks, found on myRider.rider.edu
» Schedule an appointment with our transfer credit coordinator, Terri Marriott, if you have any questions: marriott@rider.edu
Go ahead, celebrate!
Download our party pack at rider.edu/partypack
AFTER you enroll
Begin to use your Rider Email
» Instructions will be sent a few days after you deposit, this will be the formal method of communication with all new students
Complete your housing application
» myRider.rider.edu
Sign your Financial Aid Agreement
» myRider.rider.edu
Attend orientation and complete placement testing
» rider.edu/orientation
Submit your final official school transcript by August 1, 2025
» admtranscripts@rider.edu
Submit Health Records
» Submit through the Healthy Broncs Portal at rider.medicatconnect.com
» Freshman students only:
Submit your test scores to the Office of Admission if you applied test optional, for use in course placement
» Questions? Contact admissions@rider.edu
Have the college courses evaluated that you might have taken in high school
» Send the official transcript to admtranscripts@rider.edu
» Questions? Contact admissions@rider.edu
» jhall@rider.edu Pay your Enrollment Deposit by May 1, 2025
» Transfer students only:
Make an appointment with Jaime Hall in the registrar’s office to register for classes
YOUR GOALS ARE WITHIN REACH. The proof is in our alumni who use what they’ve learned to make their unique marks on the world. The proof is in our students, some of whom are first-generation and some who didn’t think college was an option. At Rider, you’ll gain newfound confidence and a determination to create a bright future for yourself.
SO COME FIND YOUR FOOTING WITH US.
EXPLORE WHAT’S OUT THERE AND WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR OWN WILD, UNSTOPPABLE SELF.