Graduate online application
Apply to Rider today by using our convenient online application. Find your program below for specific application requirements.
Readmission: If you have completed a Rider University graduate degree and wish to apply to another program, please complete the online application for admission below.
Steps to apply
Recommended deadlines
| Graduate Program | Fall Entry | Spring Entry | Summer Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed. D. in Educational Leadership | N/A | N/A | June 1 |
| Ed.S. in Counseling Services | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
| Ed.S. in School Psychology | Mar. 15 | N/A | N/A |
| M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. in Counseling Services (School Counseling) | Feb.1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Dance Movement Therapy) | Feb.1 | Oct. 1 | N/A |
| M.A. in Educational Leadership, M.A. in Teacher Leadership, Principal Certification, Supervisor Certification | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
| M.A. in Organizational Leadership, M.S. in Higher Education Assessment, Analytics & Change Management | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
| M.S. in Nursing | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
| M.A. in Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
| MAT/Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification (part-time) | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | N/A |
| MAT/Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification (full-time cohort) | June 1 | N/A | N/A |
| All Other Certificate and Endorsement programs | Aug. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 |
*Not Applicable: Students are not admitted to these terms.
International applicants and non-native English speakers
In addition to the above requirements, international transcripts may need to be evaluated by a NACES member organization.
Non-native English speakers and those who have completed their undergraduate degrees in a non-English speaking countries are required to submit Proof of English proficiency in the form of one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Rider University’s TOEFL Code: 2758
- Minimum Score: PBT 540, iBT 79
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Minimum Score: 6.5
- PTE (Pearson Test of English academic)
- Minimum Score: 53
- International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP)
- Minimum Score: 3.9
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISE II)
- Minimum Score: Pass
- Duolingo
- Minimum Score: 100
This requirement may be waived for students attending International schools. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Students with scores below the university's minimum requirements will be considered for conditional admission through Rider's English Language Institute.