Welcome to Rider University!
We are happy to welcome you to our community! Please read this information carefully as it will help you plan for your arrival at Rider.
View our COVID-19 FAQ page for international students and scholars.
Important Dates
Fall 2022 Semester
- Wednesday, August 31
Airport Pick Up - Thursday, September 1 - Friday, September 2
Orientation - Wednesday, September 7
First Day of Classes
International Student Orientation
Each new term, prior to move-in days, the Office of International Education hosts an orientation for international students. Participants are welcomed to campus, assisted in practical tasks such as purchasing items for your residence hall and opening bank accounts. They are also introduced to other international students, as well as Rider staff members and administrators. Social events, outings, and other activities are also organized during orientation.
In order to attend the International Student Orientation, the earliest you may arrive on campus and move into your room is check-in day. See Important Dates above to know when you can check-in. Important: If you intend to arrive at Rider earlier than the scheduled check-in day, you will need to seek alternate accommodations as you will not be able to move into your room on campus. Please refer to the hotel listings.
All international students are required to attend the International Student Orientation.
If you think you will not be able to attend it due to problems booking a flight or other personal reasons, please contact the Office of International Education at [email protected] to let us know.
Fall 2022 Orientation Schedule
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31ST
- 12 p.m. & 7 p.m. - Airport Pick Up (Newark Liberty International Airport).
- 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - New Student check-in BLC, MCC.
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - DINNER: Daly Dining Hall
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
- 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at Daly's
- 9:30 a.m. ID’s, mandatory paperwork, and PNC Bank (Bank account application): Commuter Lounge.
- 11 a.m. - Campus Tour
- 12 p.m. - WELCOME LUNCH
- 1:30 p.m. - Maintaining Status: SWG 115 *Mandatory session*
- 2:30 p.m. - Campus life: SWG 115
- 3:00 p.m. - Academic Success Center: SWG 115
- 3:30 p.m. - Health Services Overview: SWG 115
- 4:00 p.m. - Community Standards: SWG 115
- 4:30 p.m. - Safety & Security overview: SWG 115
- 5:30 p.m. - DINNER: Daly Dinning Hall
- 6:30 p.m. - Shuttles to Target: shopping for dorm room essentials - Pick up in front of BLC
- 9:00 p.m. - Shuttles return from
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 2ND
- 8:15 a.m. Breakfast at Daly’s
- 9:00 a.m. - Trip to New York City & Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center, Times Square and Hard Rock Cafe for Dinner.
*Note: Lunch is on own at Statue of Liberty
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
- Campus activities for all students.
See: Welcome Week 2022.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
- Student free time: See suggested activity sheet.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
- All Day: Campus activities for all students.
See: Welcome Week 2022.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
- All Day: Campus activities for all students.
See: Welcome Week 2022.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
- First day of class.
- Fall opening.
Legend
BLC – The Bart Luedeke Center (Student Center)
MCC – Multi Cultural Confer. Rm.
SRC – Student Recreation Center
SWG - Sweigart Hall (Norm Brodsky College of Business)