New undergraduate students may be required to complete placement testing in specific subject areas. It is important that you review the placement testing information and complete all relevant tests to ensure you are registered for the appropriate courses.
Please select the appropriate school name below to determine which placement tests are required for your major. Deadlines for completion are also listed below.
Placement tests by college
General information
Course schedules
All first-year student course schedules are created by the appropriate academic dean’s office. Students will receive their finalized schedules no later than the end of July.
Transfer and AP credits
If you received college credit in high school through AP exams or IB courses, or if you have taken college level courses at a community or four year college, please arrange to have your transcript sent to the Office of Admission to ensure your fall schedule accurately reflects those credits. Rider’s College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examination code is 2758.
For more information please visit the AP Credits web page.
Testing accommodations
If you need testing accommodations, the Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) office must receive your Confidential Self Disclosure Form and required documentation prior to taking the test. The office will review and approve your request in advance, if appropriate. Information regarding required documentation can be found on the SASS web page.
Accessing the math placement test
Please refer to the sections about your college/school to determine which placement testing is required for your major. If you are required to take the math placement test, please follow the instructions below:
- Schedule a time when you have 60 uninterrupted minutes to complete the exam.
- Visit canvas.rider.edu.
- Login with your Rider Key username and password.
- Accept the invitation to the Math Placement Test.
- Follow the on screen instructions to complete the exam.