Rider is celebrating National Transfer Student Week October 16 to 20.
Join us during one of our many events to learn more about our application process, generous transfer scholarships, academic programs and the vibrant community we provide for our students. We also encourage you to stay tuned to the Rider University and Rider University Admissions and Rider University Transfer Student Alliance Instagram accounts to see how our campus and community are celebrating transfer students.
Events for Current Rider Students
Transfer Student Association- Friendship Bracelet Making: Monday, October 16 | 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | SRC Lobby
Make a friendship bracelet for yourself or a friend to celebrate the start of National Student Transfer Week. Purchase a pre-made bracelet to help support Rider’s Transfer Student Association.
Transfer Student S’mores Night: Tuesday, October 17 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | BLC Lower Patio
Students are invited to join the “camp” fire and make s’mores.
Meals on Wheels Service Activity: Wednesday, October 18
Limited space available. To participate, sign up is required in advance.
Axe Throwing Event: Wednesday, October 18 | 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. | Off-campus
Join Rider’s Transfer Student Association in partnership with Rider’s Association of Commuting Students for an axe throwing event at Stumpy’s Hatchet House.
Transfer Student Tie-Dye Picnic: Thursday, October 19 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Campus Green
Join us for a picnic! Bring a bagged lunch, blankets, games and something to tie-dye. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
Scream Screen Transfer Students Petrifying Pumpkin Patch: Friday, October 20 | 6 p.m
Join your fellow students and meet some of our transfer student tour guides at our annual Scream Screen Event. Transfer Admissions is sponsoring the pumpkin painting and we hope to see you there!
Events for Prospective Students
Transfer Student Instant Decision Day
Monday, October 16
Spend just 30 minutes with a Rider transfer counselor for an instant admission decision and an on-the-spot scholarship award – plus a review of the next steps needed to become a Bronc.
*In-Person and virtual appointments are available. Attending an in-person instant decision day appointment, can count as one of your three (3) required visits towards free textbooks for your first two semesters as a Rider student. Only in-person appointments can count to satisfy this requirement.
In-Person appointments available from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Virtual appointments available from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Transfer Scholarships and Admissions Information Session
Wednesday, October 18 | 4:30 p.m.
Looking to transfer? This interactive session will focus on transfer scholarships and the general transfer process. This session is for students planning to transfer.
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, October 21 | 10 a.m.
Attend one of our Undergraduate Open Houses this fall. Connect with current Rider Broncs, faculty and financial aid counselors and discover why Rider continues to be recognized each year as a top transfer institution by Phi Theta Kappa.
Rider University uses Zoom to run all virtual events. If you have any questions, please visit the Zoom Help Center prior to the event
Questions? Contact Jennifer Cook, Associate Director of Admission, Transfer at Rider University, at 609-896-5000 x7159 or [email protected].
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