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Apply to Rider today by using our convenient online application. Find your program below for specific application requirements.

Readmission: If you have completed a Rider University graduate degree and wish to apply to another program, please complete the online application for admission below.

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Steps to apply

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (minimum one page)
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty 
  • Rolling Admission: recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) and May (summer I and II)

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (minimum 500 words)
    • Please be sure to answer all four prompts as outlined in the application. Your application will not be reviewed until the statement of aims and objectives is fully completed.
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • In-person group interview by invitation of faculty 
    • View the Counseling Interview FAQ page for information on what to expect. 
  • For admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. (Dance/Movement Therapy Concentration) 
    • Prerequisite: Dance training in at least two different dance or movement forms, with in depth experience in at least one
    • Dance Resume
    • Movement interview for eligible Dance Movement Therapy candidates
  • Application deadlines: February 1 (fall) and October 1 (spring)

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • Two-part Admissions Statement. Applicants should respond with clarity and organization to the following two questions:
    1. From among the most significant issues in education/ organizations today, what problem areas of practice are you interested in investigating during your doctoral study? Your response should include the problem of practice, why you want to investigate it, and a strong rationale for the significance of the problem. (1,000-1,200 words)
    2. How have your previous research, work, and life experiences prepared you for the Rider University doctoral program in Educational Leadership? (300-400 words)
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution including evidence of a master’s degree. 
  • Three professional letters of recommendation: 1 faculty and 2 professional
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Application Deadline: March 15

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (500-1,000 words)
    • Including professional goals and expectations from the programs 
    • Reflecting on the knowledge, skills, and qualities that will enable you to become an effective leader
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • Three professional letters of recommendation from a principal, supervisor & colleague
  • Copies of most recent teacher evaluations for last two years (Teacher Leadership candidates only)
  • Current professional résumé
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Rolling Admission: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) and May 1 (summer)

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (minimum 500 words)
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applicants who have completed graduate level courses must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their graduate courses
  • Two professional or academic letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview with a writing sample by invitation of the faculty
  • Minimum TOEFL score of 80 with a minimum score of 18 for each section or a minimum score of 6.5 on IELTS for international applicants
  • GRE or GMAT not required for admission
  • Rolling Admission: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall) and December 1 (spring)

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (minimum 500 words)
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Official Praxis II Subject/Grade Level test score for intended New Jersey certification area
  • Official OPI score for World Language candidates and Official OPI and WPT scores for ESL/Bilingual candidates (contact Graduate Admission for registration procedures)
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Application deadline: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring)

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (minimum 500 words)
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Application Deadline: February 15 (Priority), March 15 (Final)*

* Applications received before February 15 will be given priority consideration, and applications received after March 15 will be considered on a space available basis.

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (minimum 500 words)
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Proof of NJ teacher certification in early childhood, secondary education or elementary education (if you currently have your CE, you would need to have a plan to turn that into a standard certification)
  • Current resume
  • Rolling Admission: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) and May 1 (summer)

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives 
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Proof of employment/contract to teach 
  • Evidence of a Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
  • Official Praxis II Subject/Grade Level Praxis test score 
  • Official OPI score for World Language candidates and ESL/Bilingual candidates
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Application deadline: Rolling admission – recommended deadlines are May 1 (summer), August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring)

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution, including evidence of a master's degree
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Proof of NJ supervisor certification
  • Evidence of five years of teaching experience (or in process)*
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Rolling Admission: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) and May 1 (summer)

*Students must have completed five years of full-time teaching prior to applying for the NJDOE endorsement

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution including evidence of a master’s degree
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Proof of NJ teacher certification
  • Evidence of two years of teaching experience (or in process)*
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Rolling Admission: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) and May 1 (summer)

Please note the New Jersey Department of Education has proposed changes to the Reading Specialist certification requirements. If these changes are approved, students in the Reading Specialist program may need to complete the program and apply to the NJ Department of Education for the Reading Specialist endorsement by August 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact your academic advisor.

*Students must have completed two years of full-time teaching prior to applying for the NJDOE endorsement.

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution including evidence of a master’s degree
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Proof of NJ teacher certification
  • Evidence of three years of teaching experience (or in process)*
  • Current resume
  • Personal interview by invitation of faculty
  • Rolling Admission: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) and May 1 (summer)

*Students must have completed three years of full-time teaching prior to applying for the NJDOE endorsement.

Please submit the following to complete your application:

  • Online application for graduate study
  • A statement of aims and objectives (minimum 500 words)
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended submitted directly from the institution. A bachelor's degree is required for full admission to a graduate program. You may be admitted conditionally pending receipt of your degree.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Proof of NJ teacher certification (for ESL/Bilingual Endorsement candidates only)
  • Official OPI and WPT scores (for ESL/Bilingual Endorsement candidates only - contact Graduate Admission for registration procedures)
  • Rolling Admission: Recommended deadlines are August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) and May 1 (summer)

Recommended deadlines

Graduate ProgramFall EntrySpring EntrySummer Entry
Athletic Leadership (M.A.)Aug. 1Dec. 1May 1
Ed. D. in Educational LeadershipN/AN/AApril 30
Ed.S. in School PsychologyFeb. 15 (Priority)
Mar. 15 (Final)
N/AN/A
M.A. in Counseling Services (School Counseling)Feb.1Oct. 1N/A
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (with and without a Dance/Movement Therapy Concentration)Feb.1Oct. 1N/A
M.A. in Educational Leadership, M.A. in Teacher Leadership, Principal Certification, Supervisor CertificationAug. 1Dec. 1May 1
M.A. in Organizational LeadershipAug. 1Dec. 1N/A
M.A. in Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification  Aug. 1Dec. 1May 1
MAT/Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification (part-time)Aug. 1Dec. 1N/A
All Other Certificate and Endorsement programsAug. 1Dec. 1May 1

*Not Applicable: Students are not admitted to these terms.

International applicants and non-native English speakers

In addition to the above requirements, international transcripts may need to be evaluated by a NACES member organization.

Non-native English speakers and those who have completed their undergraduate degrees in a non-English speaking countries are required to submit Proof of English proficiency in the form of one of the following:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
    • Rider University’s TOEFL Code: 2758
    • Minimum Score: PBT 540, iBT 79
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Minimum Score: 6.5
    • PTE (Pearson Test of English academic)
    • Minimum Score: 53
  • International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP)
    • Minimum Score: 3.9
  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISE II)
    • Minimum Score: Pass
  • Duolingo
    • Minimum Score: 100

This requirement may be waived for students attending International schools. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

Students with scores below the university's minimum requirements will be considered for conditional admission through Rider's English Language Institute.

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