Welcome Week

Welcome BBQ

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Campus Mall

Music's playing, lunch is served — bring the family and meet your new Bronc crew!

Welcome Ceremony

1:30 p.m., Canastra Hammer Arena

A meaningful first step — celebrate the start of your Rider journey with President Loyack and University leadership and get the scoop on Welcome Week! 

New Student Dinner hosted by the Student Government Association

4:30 p.m., Daly's Dining Hall

Your Student Government is treating you right — join SGA President Lizbeth Ortiz and the Executive Board for a delicious welcome to the year!

Residence Hall Floor Meetings

6 p.m., Locations TBA

Your hall, your people — meet your RA, Res Life staff, and the floor you'll call home!

Commuter Popcorn Social

6 p.m., Commuter Lounge, Bart Luedeke Center

Popcorn's popping! Come meet the Association for Commuting Students and learn how to get the most out of being a Bronc!

Playfair!

7:30 p.m., Student Recreation Center Courts

Silly games, big energy, instant friends — Playfair kicks off your class bonding in style!

Radio Bingo Brunch

10 a.m. Daly's Dining Hall

The one everyone talks about — Radio Bingo Brunch brings the food, fun, and prizes!

Sex Signals

1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Yvonne Theater, Fine Arts Building - Teams TBA

Engaging and unscripted — Sex Signals tackles consent and relationships through humor and audience participation.

Bronc Safety 101

1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Bart Luedeke Center (BLC) Theater - Teams TBA

Everything you need to know to stay safe and prepared as a Bronc, straight from Public Safety.

First Night Out!

8 p.m., BLC, Various Locations

Something for everyone — sodas, silent disco, karaoke, glow golf, Build-a-Bronc — pick your own First Night Out!

People First: Humanity Isn't Optional

11:00 a.m., Yvonne Theater
Christina Parle leads a real, engaging conversation on equity, belonging, and building community.

Leadership Workshop: Get Real About Your Goals

1:30 p.m., Yvonne Theater
Join high-energy speaker Michael Miller for an interactive talk on ambition, risk-taking, and finding your people at Rider.

Bronc Nation 101: Your Key to Getting Involved (and Never Missing What's Happening)

2:30 p.m., Classrooms TBA
OLs walk you through Bronc Nation — your go-to for clubs, events, and everything happening on campus!

Cranberry Craze

6:00–9:00 p.m., Residence Quad
Inflatables, food trucks, games, and prizes on the Res Quad — hosted by your OLs!

Movie Night

7:30 p.m., BLC Theater
Grab some snacks and unwind with a fan favorite!

Broncs at the Ballpark

Buses depart the BLC at 10:30 a.m. and will return at 5:30 p.m.

Receive the link to sign up at Playfair on Opening Day!

Play ball! Head to Citizens Bank Park with your new Bronc crew for a Labor Day Phillies game! Your ticket includes food/beverage credit. (Limited to first 250 students)

Six Flags Great Adventure Trip

Buses depart the BLC at 10 a.m. and will return at 5 p.m.

Receive the link to sign up at Playfair on Opening Day!

Screams, thrills, and good times — head to Great Adventure with fellow Broncs! (Limited to first 50 students)

Athlete Orientation

8:30 a.m., Yvonne Theater
Student-athletes, this one's for you — everything you need to know to kick off the season right. All student athletes are required to attend.

Library Workshop 1

9:00 a.m., Moore Library
Get to know your library — a quick session to help you navigate research, resources, and more.

Library Workshop 2

9:00 a.m., Moore Library
A second chance to explore the library and set yourself up for academic success.

Mandatory International Student Orientation

11:00 a.m., NJM Room, BLC
Essential info for our international Broncs — this session is required for all international students.

Academic Tours with the Orientation Leaders

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Drop in at the tent near the lower BLC Patio
Learn where your fall classrooms are during campus tour led by your OLs.

Academic Success Center & Career Development and Success Open House

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., ASC/CDS, Top floor of the BLC
Stop by and meet the teams ready to help you thrive academically at Rider and beyond.

Academic College/Department Meetings

2:00 p.m., Check back for full list of majors and locations
Meet your college, your department, and the faculty who'll guide your academic journey. Attendance will be taken at these mandatory meetings. 

Greek Life BBQ

6:00 p.m., Campus Green 
Burgers, brotherhood, and sisterhood — get a taste of Greek Life at Rider!

Men's Soccer Game vs. NJIT

7:00 p.m., Ben Cohen Field
Cheer on the Broncs — come support Men's Soccer under the lights! Enter to win a Rider Athletics prize basket!