A GUIDE TO VISITING RIVIER
THE RIV ADVANTAGE To be remarkable—in your career, in your life, and in the world—you need to learn in an environment where innovative thinking is fostered, where boundaries are stretched, and where possibilities are endless. At Rivier University, you will combine classroom learning with real-world experiences, and you will be challenged to think bigger and demand more of yourself. When you graduate, you will be prepared for a meaningful career and discover the profound difference you can make personally and professionally. You will rise above the norm and be inspired to change the world. You will...
BE REMARKABLE
YOUR VISIT The best way to get a feel for the Rivier community is by experiencing it first-hand with a campus visit. Whether you have heard about the University from friends or an admissions counselor, a campus visit allows you to experience the Riv community through the eyes of a student and engage in all that Rivier University offers.
Rivier’s admissions staff can help you plan a campus visit suited to your individual interests and needs. Meet with a professor or coach, tour the campus, sit in on classes, eat lunch with students in the dining center, and even spend a night in one of our residence halls. INTERVIEWS
While an interview is not required, it is an opportunity to speak with your admissions counselor about your goals and academic program of choice. Interviews are available Monday through Friday and can be scheduled by contacting the Admissions Office. WEEKDAY TOURS
Available Monday through Friday, with two tours offered each weekday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. SATURDAY TOUR DAYS
Student-led tours offered throughout the year provide an option for campus access on the weekend. Combine your visit with a Raiders’ home game and get the full experience. For a schedule of campus tours and events, visit us online at events.rivier.edu.
RIVIER OPEN HOUSES Open Houses give an informative overview of Rivier as well as the opportunity to meet faculty who provide in-depth program information and details. Take a student-led tour of campus and talk to faculty and staff from various departments and offices. Open Houses are held on Saturdays during the fall semester.
ACCEPTED STUDENTS DAY Students who have been accepted to Rivier are invited to Accepted Students Day in the spring. Accepted students, and their families, join administration, faculty and staff to celebrate being accepted to the University and the transition to enrolled student. Highlights of the day include participating in simulated classroom experiences taught by Rivier faculty, student panels, and a financial aid presentation.
RAIDER ATHLETICS Although academics come first at Rivier, student-athletes benefit from being a member of a team. With the mentorship of experienced coaches, students achieve success on the field and in the classroom. Rivier offers 13 intercollegiate teams—six men’s and seven women’s—including baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, and volleyball. The Raiders are Division III members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and compete as members of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
MEET WITH A COACH
We encourage prospective student-athletes to come to Rivier for an official visit. You can arrange your visit with our coaches by contacting the Admissions Office. Visit the athletics website at rivier.edu/athletics for more information. MEN’S
WOMEN’S
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Volleyball
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Great Northeast Athletic Conference
AN IDEAL LOCATION NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Rivier University’s 68-acre campus offers students an ideal location for living and learning.
Just five minutes from downtown Nashua, students can take advantage of convenient shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Nearby Mines Falls Park has wooded walking and running trails, opportunities for fishing, biking, cross country skiing, and other outdoor recreation activities.
Greater Nashua’s thriving business community provides students with job and internship opportunities. University partnerships with several nonprofit organizations offer students service and volunteer experiences and the opportunity to engage in local community activities. Nashua’s transit system provides public bus transportation from campus to points throughout Greater Nashua and the surrounding towns.
Minutes from the Massachusetts border, Rivier’s campus is an hour from Boston, Worcester, and the seacoast, and two hours from Hartford, Providence, and Portland. Many New Hampshire and Maine beaches, as well as ski resorts, are located within a one-to two-hour driving distance. Scenic Vermont is a few hours away, and New York City is just over four hours by car.
READY TO VISIT? SCHEDULE TODAY We are looking forward to seeing you! We can assist you in designing a campus visit suited to your needs and interests—whether you want to tour the campus, meet with a professor or coach, sit in on a class, eat in the dining center, check out our residence halls, talk to current students about their Rivier experience, or all of the above. CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE
To schedule an appointment for a campus tour, please call (603) 897-8507, or visit events.rivier.edu. DIRECTIONS
Access driving directions to Rivier University online at rivier.edu/directions.
420 South Main Street • Nashua, NH 03060-5086
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TODAY! events.rivier.edu