The application process for admission to Rider University varies slightly depending on where you are in your educational process.  Use the links below to apply online, download an application, or request an application by mail.

Freshman: If you have graduated from an accredited high school or have passed the GED examination you may be eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student.

• Apply using the Common Application
• Application Process & Requirements
• Download the Application (pdf*)
• Request an Application
  
• Download the Transcript Request and School Counselor Recommendation Form
• Download the Academic/Talent/Professional/Personal Recommendation Form
• Download the International Student Supplement
   

Transfer: If you have completed college courses at an accredited institution.

• Application Process & Requirements
• Download the Application (pdf*)
• Request an Application
• Download the Academic/Talent/Professional/Personal Recommendation Form
   

Continuing Studies: If you are returning to college for an undergraduate degree, interested in pursuing part-time evening or weekend coursework or are interested in non-credit course work.

• Application Process & Requirements
• Apply Online
• Download the Application (pdf)*
• Email CCS to Request an Application (ccs@rider.edu)
   

International: If you are not a United States citizen or permanent resident.

• International Applications and Forms
   

Graduate: If you have an undergraduate degree and are applying for a graduate degree program.
If you have completed a Rider University graduate degree and wish to apply to another program, please download the appropriate readmission form.

• Application Process & Requirements
• Apply Online
• Westminster Choir College Graduate Online Application
• Download the Application (pdf)*
• Request an Application
• Confidential Recommendation Form
  
  
  The Readmission Applications are editable PDF documents.  Please complete the information and save the PDF to your computer or other storage device.  Email the completed form to gradadm@rider.edu. 
  
  
• Readmission application to graduate College of Business Administration programs
• Readmission application to graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling programs