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Freshman Application Deadlines for Fall Admission (Fall 2010 Start)

Transfer Application Deadlines for Fall Admission (Fall 2010 Start)

Application Deadlines for Spring Admission - All Students (Spring 2010 Start)

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.

Application Procedures

In order to submit a complete application, please submit the following materials:

1. Completed application for admission.
   


2. The $50 (U.S. dollars) non-refundable application fee (All checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.  Application fee waivers are not available for international applicants.)
   


3. Transcripts, mark sheets, and/or exam results from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended (Transcripts must have the official school seal and be translated to English). A listing of courses taken and grades received must be included. Photocopies of student copies are not accepted.
   


4. Evidence of English Language Proficiency - Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for non-native English speakers. This requirements is typically waived for students who attend an International or American School abroad.
   


5. Freshman only:   Official results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or ACT exam (required for native English speakers, strongly recommended for all others)
   
   Rider University requires results of the SAT I and/or ACT for native English language speakers, as well as for those who have attended school in the United States. Results of these exams are strongly recommended for all other applicants.
   
   Please note that official results of these exams are required; scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Student score reports are not accepted. If it has been more than a year since you graduated from high school, you are not required to submit SAT I or ACT scores as part of your application.
   
   SAT: Rider University considers the Critical Reading and Math sections for admission and scholarship. Results of the Writing section are used for course placement.
   ACT: Rider University considers the Composite score for admission and scholarship. Results of the Writing section are used for course placement.
   
   Rider University's codes:
   SAT I: 2758 (For more information, visit http://www.collegeboard.com/)
   ACT: 2590  (For more information, visit http://www.actstudent.org/)
   


6. Transfer students only: Official post-secondary school transcripts, translated into English. A course-by-course evaluation of credits may also be requested by the Committee on Admission, but is not typically required. 
   


7. One of the essay topics requested in the application
   


8. 2 letters of recommendation
   


9. Copies of all previous visas and/or I-20's processed and used in the United States, if applicable
   


10. If you are applying for a major that requires an audition, you must register for your audition online at http://www.rider.edu/ugaudtions.
    

Students planning to hold an F-1 Student Visa must also submit:

1. International Student Supplement, completed by the student, all sponsors, and banks as indicated 
2. Supporting financial documentation (ie. Bank statements, letter of employment/salary,etc.)
3. Transfer Release Form, if you are currently studying in the U.S.