Congratulations! You've been admitted to Rider University.
Here are the next steps for new students:
1. The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs
- Know Your GI Bill® Options (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.)
GI Bill®l: 888-442-4551 (va.gov)
(Ch. 1606, 1607, 30, 31, 33, 35)- ROTC/OCS
- Active Duty in New Jersey
- Recently Discharged
- Upload Documents
- Certificate/Letter of Eligibility (COE/LOE)
Apply online at va.gov
2. Admissions Office
- Apply to Rider
- Joint Service Transcript
- Send ALL Transcripts
- High School/GED*
- All other colleges/universities
- Resume*
- Interview/Audition*
- Letters of Recommendation*
- Essay*
- Standardized Testing
3. Academic Advising
- Complete Transcript Evaluation
- ALL: An advisor will be assigned depending on school and major. Attach program audit sheet (credits accepted) & 2/4 year class plan
4. Testing and Orientation
- Placement Exams*:
- English
- Math
- Attend Orientation*
5. School Certifying Official
- Sue Stefanick, Registrar's Office
- Current COE/LOE
- DD 214 Member 4 copy
- Rider Permission to Certify Form
6. One-Stop Services
- Financial Aid
- FAFSA (Optional)
- Research Veterans & Military Grants/Scholarships
- Check myRider Portal (Student Tab, Financial Aid)
- Bursar - Assistance Programs
- NJ Div of Voc Rehab (DVR)
- US Dept of Veteran Affairs – VR&E (Chap 31) To obtain voucher for Tuition Assistance (TA):
- ArmyIgnitED
- AFVEC
- NCP
- Book Store Vouchers*
- Health Insurance waived?
- Financial Agreement accepted?
- COVID Agreement accepted?
- Other Programs
7. Student Life
- Housing and Dining
- Residence Halls
- Dining Services
- Health Services
- Physical form*
- Immunizations*
8. Office of Information Services
- Rider Key Username and Password
- Rider Email Account
- myRider Portal myrider.rider.edu
9. Public Safety
- Car Registration & Parking Sticker
- BRONC/Student ID Card
10. Return to The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs
- Interview with VMAO Coordinator
* if required
Important Contacts
School Certifying Official
Registrar; School Certifying Official
stefanic [at] rider.edu
609-896-5066