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Rider continues to issue I-20s and DS-2019s to students upon admission to the university. Questions regarding admissions should be directed to global@rider.edu. Rider will send these documents to you electronically, complete with an electronic signature. Requests for travel signatures, extensions, CPT, and OPT should be directed to the Office of International Education at oie@rider.edu.

If you are an F student with an I-20, No, you do not need the original (wet signature) document for applying for your visa or for entering the United States. The US government is currently accepting electronically signed documents.'

If you are a J student with a DS-2019, a wet signature is required. If you have not received your DS-2019, please contact the Office of International Admissions at global@rider.edu.

All documentation will be provided to you electronically. If you are transferring from another institution within the United States, please complete the International Transfer Student Release Form (PDF). We will issue you a new I-20 for º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ once your current school has released your SEVIS record to us.

Please contact the nearest you for more information on visa appointments and requirements. It is important to stay up-to-date on the list of countries whose citizens may face difficulties entering the United States; these restrictions are constantly changing.

You can also find estimated wait times for nonimmigrant visa interview appointments at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Embassies or Consulates on the . 

Please refer to the for a comprehensive list of travel restrictions around the world.

Before making any travel plans, please confirm that neither your destination nor any transit countries have put in place restrictions that could affect your itinerary. In addition, check with your airline to ensure you have the right status to make a layover in other countries.

Please check with your academic coordinator to see if you can begin your classes online for the fall semester.

• Norm Brodsky College of Business:
  • Jaime Hall, Undergraduate Coordinator
  • Graduate Coordinator, riderbusiness@rider.edu
• College of Education and Human Services:
  • Adam Lucas, Assistant Dean
• College of Arts and Sciences:
  • Brooke Hunter, Senior Associate Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Jason Vodicka, Senior Associate Dean, School of Communication, Media & Performing Arts and Westminster Choir College
  • Alexander Grushow, Associate Dean, School of Science, Technology and Mathematics
  • Judith Lewis, Interim Associate Dean, School of Nursing and Chief Nursing Administrator

If you plan to begin your studies online for the Spring term, and are unable to arrive on campus in time for the spring semester, please contact global@rider.edu so we can defer your start date on your I-20/DS-2019.

Typically the last day to begin classes is one week after the start of the semester.

Academic Calendar

Please check with your academic advisor for your program.

We advise that you speak with an immigration attorney to assist you with applying for a change of status to F-1 or J-1 status. You may search for an immigration attorney through the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). As you will require assistance from º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, please email the oie@rider.edu for supporting documentation.