Freshman Applicant Deadlines

Students who apply after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case, space-available basis.

Rider University uses a rolling admission process. What that means is you will receive an admission decision within 4-6 weeks after your application is complete, starting in December.

What is Early Decision?
If Rider University is your first and only college choice, you are invited to apply for Early Decision admission. If you file your application no later
than November 15 (including the Early Decision Supplement), you will be notified of an admission decision by December 15.
If an audition is required for your area of study, you must schedule the November date in order to participate in the Early Decision Program.

You will be required to respond to our offer of admission by February 15 by making a $500 non-refundable deposit. If your application is
deferred, it will be reevaluated in March and you will receive a final decision in early April. Denied students will not be reconsidered in the same
academic year.

NOTE: “Binding” means that you must commit to attend if your application is accepted by submitting the necessary deposits. If you are admitted
under early decision, you must agree to immediately withdraw any regular decision applications you have made to other colleges.

What is Early Action?
Rider also offers an Early Action program for students who are strongly considering Rider University, but who desire the flexibility of applying to
other institutions.  Early Action is a non-binding option whereby you are not required to submit your deposit for tuition/housing until May 1, 2009. As an Early action applicant, you will be notified of an admission decision no later than December 15, 2008. If an audition is required for admission to your area of study, you must schedule the November date in order to participate in the Early Action program.

Transfer Applicant Deadlines

Students who apply after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case, space-available basis.