Rider is celebrating National Transfer Student Week October 19-23, 2026
Join us during one of our many events to learn more about our application process, generous transfer scholarships, academic programs and the vibrant community we provide for our students. We also encourage you to stay tuned to the Rider University and Rider University Admissions and Rider University Transfer Student Association Instagram accounts to see how our campus and community are celebrating transfer students.
See the Fall 2026 schedule below.
Events for Current Rider Students
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Movie Night | 6 to 10 p.m.
Mike and Patti Hennessy Science and Technology Center 201
Join the Transfer Student Association (TSA) for a spooky movie night!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
S’mores Night | 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Bart Luedeke Center (BLC) Upper Patio (Outside of the Commuter Lounge)
Join us for our annual S’mores Night. A TSA Tradition!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Community College Pride Day | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ciambelli Hall
Community college transfers — stop by Ciambelli Hall’s Admissions Office wearing your community college gear to have your photo taken and receive a free gift.
Shadybrook Farms Trip Registration and sign-ups are currently full. Email tsa@rider.edu to be added to the wait list
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Transfer Alumni Panel and Industry Networking Event
Join us to hear from successful transfer students in the fields of Accounting, Computer Engineering, Medicine, and Political Science. Gain valuable tips on how to stand out and make the most of your transfer experience!
Register to attend: rider.edu/alumni-networking.
Transfer Alumni Panel | 5 to 6 p.m.
NJM Community Room in the BLC
Alumni and Industry Networking Event | 6 p.m.
Cavalla Room in the BLC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Scream Screen - Pumpkin Painting with the TSA | 6 to 10 p.m.
Rider University Commuter Parking Lot
Join us to paint pumpkins and enjoy the festivities of Scream Screen! This event is open to Rider students, prospective students, and the community!
Events for Prospective Students
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Cranchella | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The ultimate open house experience!
This exciting, choose-your-own-adventure visit experience gives students and their families/ supporters the chance to explore Rider in a way that feels fun, flexible and totally their own. Transfer team meet and greet options are held throughout the day. Get your transfer admissions, scholarships and credit transfer questions answered.
Learn more at rider.edu/cranchella.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Cook, Associate Director of Admission, Transfer at Rider University, at 609-896-5000 x7159 or jcook@rider.edu.
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