Welcome to Rider!
Your next steps as a newly enrolled student
Congratulations and welcome to the Rider family! Your journey as a Bronc is just beginning, and we’re here to ensure a smooth and exciting transition. This page is your go-to resource for important next steps, key information, and everything you need to start strong.
Let's get started!
Follow these steps to kick off your Rider experience:
- Explore
- Download your checklist:
- Contact your admission counselor with any questions you or your family may have!
Upcoming Events
- - Join the Office of Residential Education and University Housing for a series of virtual information sessions to prepare fall 2026 enrolling students for living on campus. Register for a session below:
- Parent Involvement: How to empower your student and stay connected- Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Session for parents/ supporters of fall 2026 enrolling students.
- - Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
- Smooth Coming and Going: What to expect when halls open and close- Wednesday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
- - Join the Student Navigation Office (S.N.O.) for a series of virtual sessions for both students and parents/supporters to assist and support future Broncs in their first-year at Rider. Register for a session below:
- ! Have questions about starting at Rider? Meet with a member of the S.N.O office on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. EDT from June 17- August 19 to navigate preparing for the fall 2026 semester. Parents & guardians are also welcome to the attend virtual session.
- - Join the Student Navigation Office for a presentation & discussion on the academic year, important deadlines, campus resources, strategies for navigating common challenges & ways to help your student thrive at Rider. Sessions for parents/ supporters of fall 2026 enrolling students. Register for an upcoming virtual session below:
- - El apoyo familiar es crítico durante el primer año universitario. Únete a la presentación de S.N.O., en español, en la que discutiremos información sobre el año escolar, días importantes, los recursos disponibles, estrategias para navegar desafíos comunes y cómo ayudar a su estudiante a tener éxito de la mejor manera posible. These sessions will be in Spanish.
- - Join us for a virtual lunch and learn, where you'll gain valuable insights into the financial aid and billing process and have the opportunity to get your questions answered by the One Stop Services team on Wednesday, July 8 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Refer to the sections below for important action items and deadlines.