Special Study Opportunities
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Summer School
Rider offers a number of courses during two summer sessions; Summer I and Summer II. Students may take a maximum of 7 credits in Summer I (courses that can be taken during the day or in the evening), and they may take a maximum of 7 credits in Summer II (courses that can be taken during the day or in the evening). Taking additional credits must be approved by your Dean. Summer offerings change and students should check with the department to inquire about a specific course.
Evening Courses
A full range of courses are offered in the evening. Some sections are open to all students. Others are restricted to Continuing Studies (CCS) students only. Some have a limited number of open seats and reserve the rest for CCS students. Each evening course meets once per week for three hours. Evening courses are offered Monday through Thursday ( Weekend College meets on Friday evenings). Students have the option of choosing evening options when they select courses, but they are not required to do so.
Taking Courses Off Campus
A student may take up to two courses at another institution (exceptions to this must be approved by your Dean). A student wishing to do this must:
- get permission from their Dean via an Off-Campus Course Approval form before starting the course,
- have at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average, and
- take the courses at a 4-year institution if they have completed 60 or more credits.
Your last 30 credits must be taken at Rider.
Internships
Internships are available to students in a number of departments at the University. Internships range from credited to non-credited, salaried to voluntary, and may be offered during the academic year or during the summer. Some internships have eligibility requirements (class standing, GPA, etc.). Check with the department to determine whether or not you qualify.
Internships give a student valuable experience and connections in the "real world." In addition to departmental internships, Career Services posts a number of internships offered to all students. (Check the bulletin board outside of Career Services, SC 121).
Independent Study
Students who feel that they have a valid idea for independent research and study may pursue that option through the appropriate department. The student must find a faculty member to sponsor the independent study. In conjunction with that faculty member, the student must complete an application that includes the proposal for the independent study and addresses the following:
- the focus of the inquiry,
- the design of the inquiry,
- the plans for demonstrating learning, and
- roles and expectations of others.
A Variable Credit and Permission form must be completed, and approval obtained from the sponsoring professor, department chair, and the Dean.
Departments have different guidelines governing the use of independent studies and students should check with the advisor AND department chair to get information regarding how this course will be used in the program. Independent studies range from 1-4 credits.
Supervised Study
Junior and senior Liberal Arts students in good academic standing who, for reasons beyond their academic control, find that a required course needed for graduation has not been offered, may apply for supervised study. Supervised study (IND 300) requires permission from a faculty sponsor, a departmental review committee, the department chairperson, and the Dean. All of the appropriate paperwork must be completed prior to the start of the academic semester.
Part-Time Study
Any student who is taking less than 12 credits is considered to be part time. Part-time students pay a per credit fee that is based on the number of credits and the college attended (Continuing Studies, Business, or CLAES). Part-time students may take courses during the day or evening. Fee schedules can be found in the Academic Catalog.
Andrew J. Rider Scholars
The Andrew J. Rider Scholars are the four seniors, three juniors, and three sophomores with the highest cumulative GPAs in each college at the end of the spring semester. They are honored at Founder's Day, held each fall, and their achievement is noted on their transcript.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The CLEP examinations allow a student with extensive knowledge in a particular subject area to gain credits via testing. High school students can take these examinations prior to entrance. Current students may take CLEP exams only with the approval of their Dean. Note that a college course cannot be taken for credit if a student has already received through the CLEP exam, nor will a student be given approval to take a CLEP exam for a course for which has already been taken.
CLEP credits are based upon the grade that is received for the test. Questions about CLEP exams should be directed to: Educational Testing Service Princeton, New Jersey 609-921-9000
