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Welcome to Rider!

The First Year Programs team at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is committed to the holistic development of our New Students! We are here to provide informative, authentic, and exciting experiences for new students as they embark upon their journey as a Rider Bronc. Through Summer Experiences, Welcome Week and Orientation Programming, new students have opportunities to meaningfully connect with peers and faculty, and are adequately equipped to succeed in their first year at Rider and beyond. We look forward to meeting all the incoming first year and transfer students!

If you have any questions, please contact us at 609-896-5314 or orientation@rider.edu. 

New Student Programming

New Bronc Welcome Days provide first year and transfer students with opportunities to build connections with their peers and Orientation Leaders prior to Welcome Week and Orientation. During the summer experience, students will become acclimated with life as a Rider Bronc, get to know the campus, and enjoy a fun-filled day with games, ice breakers, and activities!

Students may select to attend a New Bronc Welcome Day from the options listed below:

  • Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
  • Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
  • Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Timeframe: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Check-in begins at 11:30 AM)

New Bronc Welcome Days are highly encouraged for all new students to attend.

 

Taking Care of Business: Prior to the start of each New Bronc Welcome Day, there will be a pre-program block from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. This block allows students and parents/supporters to finalize any outstanding onboarding tasks with key offices and receive individualized support from the following offices:

  • Financial Aid
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Parents and Supporters Program: will run concurrently with the student program from 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM and include key presentations and resources pertaining to student success for parents, financial aid/billing, University support systems, and conversations with the Academic Deans.

Get ready to kick off your Rider experience with a week full of fun and excitement! Welcome Week and Orientation provides students with key information about campus resources, student life, and all the necessary tools for success as a Rider Bronc! 

This week connects students with all campus resources and academic colleges while also maximizing student opportunities to get involved, partake in personal and leadership development, and enjoy fun-filled programming throughout the entire week. Every day in Welcome Week and Orientation is packed with events such as the New Student Barbecue, the Student Club and Organization fair, Cranberry Fest, Orientation Games, Living Learning Community Events, Commuter Experiences, Experiential Learning sessions, various evening activities and much more to keep the fun going all day!

Welcome Week and Orientation Programming will be taking place from Friday, September 4th -  Sunday, September 13th.

Important Dates:

  • New Student Move In: Friday, September 4th
  • Orientation Programming: Friday, September 4th - Tuesday, September 8th 
  • Traditional Welcome Week Programming: Wednesday, September 9th - Sunday, September 13th 

Orientation is mandatory for all first year and transfer students.

Check out our Welcome Week page for more information!

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Visit the Enrolled Students resource page for a checklist of next steps to complete before the start of the semester

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Pre-Arrival Guide for International Students

Rider welcomes our international students! Information regarding orientation dates and arriving at Rider.

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Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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