Welcome to Rider!
Orientation helps new students transition to life as a Rider Bronc. This fun and informative event offers opportunities to meet your classmates and prepare for a successful start to college life.
- Enrolled students only: Make sure you’ve confirmed your enrollment by submitting your deposit before registering for a session.
- International students: please visit the Office of International Education page for details about International Student Orientation and other important pre-arrival information for global scholars.
Orientation is required for all new students. If you have any questions, please contact us at 609-896-5314 or orientation@rider.edu.
Summer 2025 New Student Orientation
Learn more about what to expect at orientation
Important information
- Orientation is mandatory.
- Placement testing should be completed prior to Orientation if applicable.
- Prior to your arrival on campus for orientation, students will be given access to our Canvas course, "Becoming a Bronc - Your Guide to Success," which includes important information about campus resources, policies, and expectations to ensure a successful start to your academic journey as a Bronc.
- Review the "New Student Check-List" below to ensure you are up-to-date with required tasks for new students.
Resources:
New student checklist
Visit the Enrolled Students resource page for a checklist of next steps to complete before the start of the semester
Pre-Arrival Guide for International Students
Rider welcomes our international students! Information regarding orientation dates and arriving at Rider.
Contact Us
orientation@rider.edu
609-896-5314
Fax: 609-895-5733
Bart Luedeke Center (BLC)
First Floor Student Affairs Suite
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
United States
