Rider is celebrating National Transfer Student Week October 17 to 24, 2025.
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 Association Instagram accounts to see how our campus and community are celebrating transfer students.
See the Fall 2025 schedule below.
Events for Current Rider Students
Scream Screen Transfer Students Petrifying Pumpkin Patch: Friday, October 17 | 6 p.m. | BLC Parking Lot
Join your fellow students and meet some of our transfer student tour guides at our annual Scream Screen Event. The Transfer Student Association is hosting pumpkin painting and we hope to see you there.
Community College Pride Day: Monday, October 20 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SRC
Celebrate community college transfers! Wear apparel from your community college and visit the table in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) lobby to make a free custom bracelet or keychain!
“Bring a Friend” S’mores Night: Tuesday, October 21 | 6 - 8 p.m. | BLC Patio Fire Pit
Join the transfer community for hot chocolate, s’mores and great conversation.
Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm: Thursday, October 23 | 6:30 - 10 p.m. | Off-Campus
Join Rider’s Transfer Student Association at Shady Brook Farm's Fall Fest event. 'Cornado' Slide, Moonlit Maze, Barn of Horror, Pumpkin Patch, bonfires, wagon rides, live music, and more!
Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm Registration
Attend Twelfth Night, A Musical Adaptation: Friday, October 24 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Bart Luedeke Center Theatre
Attend Rider's production of "Twelfth Night”, a musical adaptation. Tickets are $5 for Rider University students with Valid ID.
Events for Prospective Students
Rider University Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rider University
Transfer team meet and greet options throughout the day! Get your transfer admissions, scholarships, and transfer credit questions answered.
Transfer Admissions and Scholarship Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, October 22 | 7 p.m. EST | ONLINE - Zoom format
Looking to transfer? This interactive session will focus on transfer scholarships and the general transfer process. This session is for prospective students planning to transfer.
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 jcook@rider.edu.