Thank you for considering Westminster Choir College of Rider University. We invite you to visit our campus to learn more about Westminster’s programs and to meet faculty, staff and current students who will be happy to answer your questions.

We encourage you to review the application instructions carefully, then complete your application for admission and financial aid and schedule an audition as early as possible to maximize your opportunities for receiving financial aid.

All undergraduate and most graduate admission decisions are made on a "rolling admissions" basis. Applications are evaluated when the audition has been completed and required application materials are received. Notification letters are sent as soon as each decision is made throughout the year.

Although there are no formal application deadlines, students are encouraged to submit the application by March 1 for Fall admission and October 1 for Spring admission.

Financial aid decisions and awards are made each spring and awards for the following academic year are announced beginning April 1. All accepted students prior to that date are automatically considered for both merit and endowed scholarships, and those students applying for financial aid (submitting the FAFSA) are considered for need-based grants as well. Therefore, all students (even if not yet accepted) are encouraged to submit the FAFSA directly to the federal processor so that it is received by March 1 to be considered for maximum need-based aid.  Students accepted after June 1 will be considered for remaining funds.

Undergraduate students are automatically considered for scholarship eligibility at the time their application for admission is evaluated.  Students must have submitted their application and completed the audition no later than April 1, 2007 to be considered for merit scholarships.

Before completing the application form, please read the following instructions carefully. Contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-962-4647 or FAX 609-921-2538 for further information.