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High School Students
Attention high school students! Enroll in undergraduate classes this summer and earn college credit. At Rider University, academically talented high school students entering 11th and 12th grade may select Rider University courses and earn college credit.
This summer, Rider’s distinguished faculty from the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the world-renown Westminster College of the Arts are offering three-week courses ideal for highly motivated high school students. The courses are offered from July 7 – July 28 and meet Monday through Thursday.
- MUS 120 Music & Society
Introduction to the basic elements of music [rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.] and the appreciation of representative types of music from all historical periods. (3 college credits; 1:00 pm -4:00 pm) - PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
An orientation to psychology, covering major facts, principles and concepts about human and animal behavior and experience, research findings, major problems, basic vocabulary, methodologies, and contributions in the field. Topics include psychology as a science; human development; individual differences; intelligence and its measurement; special aptitudes and interests; personality and social behavior; motivation and emotion; frustration and personality deviations; and learning, thinking, remembering and forgetting. (3 college credits, 9:00 am- 12 noon)
Or, choose from a number of other six-week courses in business, liberal arts, and sciences. The tuition is only $435 per credit. To learn more or apply for one of our programs, complete the Gifted and Talented Program application and send it to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. or call (609) 896-5033.
Situated on 280 wooded acres, Rider's suburban campus is minutes away from art galleries, concert halls, and sport arenas. Rider has been ranked by US News and World Report in the top tier of northern regional universities in the "Best Universities - Master's" category. In addition, Princeton Review, in its 2006 edition of The Best 361 Colleges, listed Rider among the top 15% of colleges and universities in the nation.
High School Students Planning to Start College – Fall 2009
This summer, plan to take advantage of one of our Summer Information Sessions, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June, July, and August. Each information session is hosted by representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Admission and is designed to answer all of your questions about pursuing your degree – and your goals for the future – at Rider University.
Specific topics include:
programs of study # scholarships # internships and research opportunities # campus life # financial aid
Following the presentation, you will meet current students who will give you a tour of the campus and answer any questions you may have about student life.
To reserve a place at one of our Summer Information Sessions, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 1-800-257-9026 or 609-869-5042. Throughout the summer you may also call to arrange a personal interview and campus tour, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
The summer information sessions begin on June 26, 2008 and run through August 21, 2008.
Mark your calendar for one of these dates: June 26 # July 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 # August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
