The Residence Life program is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and educational living community where academic success and personal growth are encouraged.  To achieve our mission, we will:

Challenge students to:

• Accept personal responsibility
• Confront new ideas
• Communicate effectively
• Create a residence community that embraces civility, diversity, and respect

Support students by providing:

• A welcoming spirit that encourages personal connections to the Rider community
• Timely, empathetic, and professional response to students’ needs and concerns
• Competent, well trained, and caring staff
• Opportunities for involvement in hall governance, campus organizations, and programs
• Learning opportunities that complement the academic mission of the university
• Regular assessment of residence hall conditions