First Year Programs

Welcome to First Year Programs!

We are the “one-stop shop” for connecting students to campus resources and programs that will help in their transition to Rider. We develop programs and services that help to ensure the success of new and continuing students. Visit or contact First Year Programs if you want to:

• Find your academic advisor
• Get connected with academic support
• Find out what’s happening on campus
• Learn about ways to get involved
• Figure out what form you need to add or withdraw from a class
• Help you work through a problem and find out who can best help you

We want you to maximize your college experience during your time at Rider! If you have any questions or are interested in getting connected to resources that will help you to meet your personal and/or academic goals, we are here to help!

• Meet the First Year Programs staff
• Orientation information for new students
• Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
• What Would You Do? Family Case Studies (PDF)