Visit Rider

Visit Rider and you can earn $1,000 per year! Undergraduate students entering Rider in fall 2026 who attend an eligible Open House or Admitted Student Day and deposit by May 1, 2026 can qualify for the Bronc Visit Award - a $1,000 annually renewable grant. See terms and conditions for details.

Visiting campus could earn you free textbooks! Attend three qualifying visits prior to enrolling by the deposit deadline and you could receive free textbooks during your first semester at Rider. Terms and conditions apply. 

Get ready for college! See campus, meet future classmates, talk with financial aid, learn about the campus housing process and more. 

Schedule a campus tour with our student tour guides! Students receive an application fee waiver for attending.

Explore campus, engage in academic discovery, and connect with the people who make Rider and its community a welcoming and supportive place! Attending Open House is the first stop in your journey of becoming a Bronc.

Experience Rider in a way that feels fun, flexible and totally your own. Build your day around what matters most to you — from academic programs and campus resources to student life, hands-on activities and meaningful connections across the Rider community.

Celebrate your acceptance at Admitted Student Day! Meet professors, explore your major, eat in the dining hall and discover all Rider has to offer. All attendees can qualify for a $1,000 Bronc Visit Award! 

High school seniors and transfer students: Get a personalized view of your life as a future Rider student through our Bronc for a Day experience.