Celebrate your acceptance and learn your next steps in becoming a Rider Bronc. Whether you want to talk about academic majors, campus activities, housing options, health and wellness—or anything else on your mind—we’ll make sure you feel confident and connected.

Campus Visit Options

  • Admitted Student Days- Celebrate your acceptance and join us on campus April 11, 2026. 
  • Be a Rider Bronc for a Day- Get a personalized view of your life as a future student through our Bronc for a Day experience. 
  • Specialty Bronc for a Day Events: 
    • B.F.A. Bronc for a Day- Get a personalized view of your life as a future Bronc and experience what it is like to be an Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre or Musical Theatre major at Rider on April 24.
  • Campus Tours: Sign up for an in-person campus tour, led by a student tour guide.
  • Next Step Appointments for Future Broncs- From February 2- May 22, Rider’s Office of Admission invites you to schedule a virtual appointment with a member of our team to review your checklist as an accepted student and next steps towards enrolling for the Fall 2026 semester. 
  • Housing Information Session-  Learn more about the new student housing process and get all your questions answered in a virtual information session on Tuesday, April 7. 

Financial Aid & Affordability

Virtual Drop-Ins: Have questions? Get answers—no appointment needed! Drop into a live Zoom session:

  • Monday and Wednesday: Noon - 3 p.m.  ET
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET

One-on-One Financial Aid Appointments: Schedule a private consultation with a financial aid counselor, available virtually or in person.

Financial Aid Appointment Days- Visit campus and schedule a one-on-one appointment with a financial aid counselor to talk through your next steps on select Fridays during Spring 2026. Open to Fall 2026 admitted students and their families. 

Financial Aid & Billing Information Session- Join members of the Financial Aid staff in a virtual session to learn more about the step-by-step guide to the billing process on Thursday, April 16.