Undergraduate International Students

Common Application - Freshman and Transfer

The Common App for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 applications will open on August 1, 2025.

Rider's Online Application - Transfer

Available for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 applicants.

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For Transfer students entering from a US high school or college: International Transfer Student Release Form (PDF)

During your college search, you're likely to come across different terminology that may be unfamiliar. View our glossary of terms to help get you started. 

• The $75 application fee is non-refundable and may be paid online via credit card or by check.
• All checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
• Application fee waivers are not available for international applicants. 

Submit transcripts, mark sheets, and/or exam results from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended:

• Transcripts must have the official school seal.
• Transcripts must be translated to English.
• A listing of courses taken and grades received must be included.
• Photocopies of student copies are not accepted. Transcripts will only be considered official if they come directly from the school to the Office of Admissions.

Transfer Students Only

• All international transfer students must submit: Official post-secondary school transcripts and/or attested marksheets from each post-secondary institution attended.
• Translations into English of all transcripts
• Photocopies are not accepted.
• If your previous institution was outside the United States, you will be required to have a course-by-course evaluation of your credits by any credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). View a list of members, such as Spantran or International Credit Evaluation.

Non-native English speakers 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: iBT 70

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• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Minimum Score: 6.0  
• PTE (Pearson Test of English academic)
  • Minimum Score: 50
• International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP)
  • Minimum Score: 3.7
• Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISE II)
  • Minimum Score: II Distinction
• Duolingo
  • Minimum Score: 95
• Michigan English Test
  • Minimum Score: 53

This requirement may be waived in specific circumstances on an individualized basis. For more information, e-mail global@rider.edu.

Submit one of the essay topics requested in the application. Now is your chance to express yourself – let us get to know the real you – we know you're more than a series of facts and figures!

This letter should come from a school counselor or an individual who can describe your academic potential and personal characteristics. In addition to an academic letter of recommendation, the Office of Admission will also accept letters from individuals you have close relationships with such as coaches, employers, religious figures, etc.

First-Year Applicants Only

Rider University is a Test Optional Institution. Please review our policy to learn more. 

Rider does not require the optional essay/writing sections on the SAT or ACT. If you are not applying as a "Test Optional" applicant, submit scores for all tests taken:  

• SAT I (Code 2758)
• ACT (Code 2590)

Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Student score reports are not accepted.

Superscoring: Rider will use only your best scores from each section; for the SAT & ACT, this may be components from different testing dates.

Have you already been accepted through our "Test Optional" program? If so, we strongly recommend that you send us your test scores. Your scores may be used for course placement, but will not affect your admission or scholarship.

Students planning to hold an F-1 Student Visa must also submit:

1. International Student Supplement, completed by the student, all sponsors, and banks as indicated. This form will also be available to complete electronically in your Be-A-Bronc dashboard after you confirm your enrollment. 
2. Supporting financial documentation (i.e., bank statements on bank letterhead, bank loan letter, etc.). This information must show proof of readily available funds for one academic year of study at Rider. Bank statements must not be older than 3 months.

The School of Communication, Media and Performing Arts and Westminster Choir College require an audition/interview as part of the application process for many of their majors. Program specific information and dates of campus auditions, scholarship competitions and regional auditions can be found in the auditions section. There is a non-refundable audition/interview fee of $50 to register for your audition/interview. The fee is collected at time of registration and must be paid in order for the registration form to be submitted.  

Early Action is offered to students applying to audition-based programs. Early Action benefits are available to students applying to audition-based programs who are admitted and enroll by May 1. NOTE, applicants to the B.F.A. Musical Theatre and B.F.A. Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre will not receive their admission nor merit-based scholarship by December 20.

Learn more about auditions

You can follow the status of your application and receipt of required credentials on your "Be-A-Bronc Applicant Dashboard".  After we receive your application, we will send you a link and your login credentials.

Below is an example of what you can expect your dashboard to look like:

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