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Be An Early Action Applicant

If Rider University is among your top college choices, take advantage of our Early Action Admission program for a Fall 2023 start. View requirements and deadlines

Apply by November 15!*

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Applicants to audition or interview-based programs (including the B.F.A. Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre & B.F.A. Musical Theatre) are eligible for Early Action benefits and may apply for the Trustee Scholarship, provided they apply for admission by November 15 and attend an audition in December.

Benefits of applying by November 15

  • Peace of Mind: Take the stress out of senior year: get your Rider admission decision by December 20! Because Rider Early Action Admission is non-binding, you have until May 1 to accept.
  • Priority Scholarship Consideration: You’ll automatically be considered for Rider’s merit-based scholarships and receive your award with your admission decision.
  • Early Action Financial Aid Offer: Complete your FAFSA by November 15! If you are admitted to Rider as an Early Action applicant, you’ll be eligible to receive an official Rider Financial Aid Offer, detailing all forms of federal, state, and Rider aid for which you qualify, by December 20.
  • Free Parking: We'll waive your first year parking fee!
  • Bonus Bronc Bucks: Additional $50 of Bronc Bucks for the fall semester, working like a debit card, can be used at all on-campus dining locations, from Wendy's to the pub.
  • Priority Course Scheduling in Your First Semester: Students who complete the necessary requirements receive first priority in course scheduling for the Fall 2023 semester.

Application Deadlines

Rider practices rolling admissions. Once your application is complete, you will be notified of your decision. Applications completed after the stated deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Fall 2023 Semester - September Start Deadlines

Early Action (Non-Binding)
Nov. 15, 2022
Trustee Scholarship Application Deadline
Nov. 15, 2022
Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre Application Deadline (B.F.A.)
Nov. 15, 2022
Musical Theatre Application Deadline (BFA & BA)
Nov. 15, 2022
Priority Deadline for Scholarship Consideration
Jan. 15, 2023
Priority Deadline for Honors Consideration
Jan. 15, 2023
FAFSA Priority Deadline
Feb. 1, 2023
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Priority Deadline
Feb. 1, 2023
Candidate's Reply Date (Deposit Deadline)
May 1, 2023

*Applicants to audition or interview-based programs (including the B.F.A. Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre & B.F.A. Musical Theatre) are eligible for Early Action benefits and may apply for the Trustee Scholarship, provided they apply for admission by November 15 and attend an audition in December. However, applicants applying for Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre & Musical Theatre will not receive their admission decision nor financial aid by December 20. If applicants for these programs are admitted and enroll by May 1, they will receive all other early action benefits.

**To be considered for the maximum amount of scholarships for which you are eligible, your application must be complete, including all required credentials. If you are applying to a major that requires an audition, auditions scheduled for an audition day after January 15 will not disqualify you from maximum scholarship consideration.

How to Apply

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