Steps to Apply
Application Deadlines
Graduate Business Programs
| Start Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (September start) (students outside US) | June 1 |
| Fall (September start) (students inside US) | July 1 |
| Spring (January start) | November 1 |
Graduate Education Programs
| Start Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (September start) | February 1 |
| Spring (January start) | October 1 |
Graduate Westminster Choir College Programs
Completed applications must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to audition dates. Choral Conducting applicants must submit a pre-screening recording by December 1.
Scholarship Eligibility
Scholarship eligibility is determined at the same time we review your complete application. Rider practices rolling admissions; once your application is complete, you will be notified of your decision.
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Application Review
Rider University welcomes students with a variety of academic backgrounds. When reviewing an application for admission, the Graduate Admission Office takes a holistic approach by assessing your academic performance, letters of recommendation, and your admission essay. Once the committee has reviewed the entirety of the student's academic experience, an admission decision will be made.
Admissions Mailing Address
Mailing Address (Graduate Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Counseling, and Leadership Applicants):
Rider University
Office of Graduate Admission
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ, USA 08648-3099
Mailing Address (Graduate Westminster Choir College Applicants):
Office of Admission
Westminster Application Processing Center
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-9943