Undergraduate International Students

Common Application - Freshman and Transfer

Available for Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 applicants.

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Rider's Online Application - Transfer

Available for Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 applicants.

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

• The $50 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 Education Evaluators.

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: PBT 540, iBT 70
• 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

This requirement may be waived for students attending International schools. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

Submit one of the essay topics requested in the application.

This letter should come from a school counselor or an individual who can describe your academic potential and personal characteristics.

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.
2. Supporting financial documentation (ie. bank statements on bank letterhead, letter of employment/salary, etc.). This information must document proof of available funds for one year of study at Rider. For details about this requirement, please view the International Student Supplement.

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 its majors. Program specific information and dates of campus auditions, scholarship competitions and regional auditions can be found in the auditions section. 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.

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Freshmen Only

• SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but may be submitted for consideration.
• Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Student score reports are not accepted.
• Rider does not require the optional essay/writing sections on the SAT or ACT.
• 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.