Rider is celebrating National Transfer Student Week October 18 to 25, 2024.
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 2024 schedule below.
Events for Current Rider Students
Scream Screen Transfer Students Petrifying Pumpkin Patch: Friday, October 18 | 6:00 p.m. | BLC Parking Lot
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!
Tie-Dye Picnic: Monday, October 21 | 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Campus Green
Picnic on the Campus Green with lawn games, tie-dye, and ice cream! Hosted by the Transfer Student Association.
S’mores and Cider Night: Tuesday, October 22 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. | BLC Upper Patio
Join the transfer community for s’mores and great conversation.
Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm: Wednesday, October 23 | 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 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! Registration coming soon.
Community College Pride Day: Thursday, October 24 | All Day |
Celebrate community college transfers! Wear an item to represent your community college, your community college colors, or Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Scary Movie Night and Costume Contest: Friday, October 25 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Mike and Patti Hennessy Science and Technology Center, Room 102
Scary movie night and costume contest. Snacks provided! Hosted by the Transfer Student Association.
Events for Prospective Students
Rider University Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, October 19 | 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Rider University
Transfer team meet and greet options throughout the day! Get your transfer admissions, scholarships, and credit transfer questions answered.
Transfer Student Instant Decision Day
Tuesday, October 22 | 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Rider University
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 appointments available only.
Transfer Admissions and Scholarship Information Session
Thursday, October 24 | 4:00 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 [email protected].