Congratulations! You've been admitted to Rider University.

Here are the next steps for new students:

1. The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs

  • Know Your GI Bill® Options (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.)
    GI Bill®l: 888-442-4551 (va.gov)
    (Ch. 1606, 1607, 30, 31, 33, 35)
    • ROTC/OCS
    • Active Duty in New Jersey
    • Recently Discharged
  • Upload Documents
  • Certificate/Letter of Eligibility (COE/LOE)
    Apply online at va.gov

2. Admissions Office

  • Apply to Rider
  • Joint Service Transcript
  • Send ALL Transcripts
    • High School/GED*
    • All other colleges/universities
  • Resume*
  • Interview/Audition*
  • Letters of Recommendation*
  • Essay*
  • Standardized Testing

3. Academic Advising

  • Complete Transcript Evaluation
  • ALL: An advisor will be assigned depending on school and major. Attach program audit sheet (credits accepted) & 2/4 year class plan

4. Testing and Orientation

  • Placement Exams*:
    • English
    • Math
  • Attend Orientation*

5. School Certifying Official

6. One-Stop Services

7. Student Life

  • Housing and Dining
    • Residence Halls
    • Dining Services
  • Health Services
    • Physical form*
    • Immunizations*

8. Office of Information Services

  • Rider Key Username and Password
  • Rider Email Account
  • myRider Portal myrider.rider.edu

9. Public Safety

  • Car Registration & Parking Sticker
  • BRONC/Student ID Card

10. Return to The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs

  • Interview with VMAO Coordinator

* if required

Important Contacts

School Certifying Official

Sue Stefanick

Registrar; School Certifying Official

stefanic [at] rider.edu

609-896-5066