General Information

Course requirements and prerequisites 

Students are expected to meet all course requirements and prerequisites as noted in this publication. Full information on Rider University’s academic policies, procedures and programs may be found in the Undergraduate or Graduate Academic Catalogs.

J-Term undergraduate course load

Students may take up to three credits (one course) in J-Term. This policy is designed to support student success due to the intensive three-week format. Students with extenuating circumstances may request permission to overload from their academic dean's office. For consideration of an overload, a student must have earned at least 75 credits and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher. Decisions will be made by the student’s college/school associate/assistant dean. Students should consult with their academic advisor before requesting an overload.

Course schedules

Current Rider students MUST print their J-Term schedule by accessing their course information on line at myRider. Schedules will not be mailed. Newly enrolled students will receive a bill and a J-Term schedule prior to the beginning of the term.

Dropping and withdrawing from a J-Term course

All students enrolled in J-Term may drop and/or withdraw through the Registrar's Office following the J-Term drop and withdrawal dates listed below. All drops or withdrawals (student discretion only) must be initiated by the student.

Students are held responsible to officially drop or withdraw from a course. Students will not be automatically dropped or withdrawn if they stop attending class(es). Failure to officially drop or withdraw from a course by deadlines outlined in the J-Term calendar will result in a grade of “F.” Students who do not attend any class meetings and do not officially drop will receive a grade of “N” and will be held responsible for the full cost of the course tuition.

Students with special needs

For information on services and assistance for students with special needs, contact the director of students with disabilities services at 609-896-5000 x7365 or visit rider.edu/sass.

Bookstore

Visit the bookstore on campus or online for everything you may need.

Photo identification card

A Rider University Bronc Photo ID is required to use the computer labs on campus and to check out books from the Library.

Parking

Students may park in the lot located in front of the Bart Luedeke Center. The parking area is ample and well lighted. All vehicles are required to be registered and have a parking permit decal. Students may register their vehicle in the Public Safety office Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. - noon, located in West House accessible from the Lawrenceville campus south entrance. A student ID, driver’s license, registration, and insurance number must be provided to register a vehicle. There is no fee for the parking permit decal. The Public Safety office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Weather related information

The University maintains an emergency notification system - Rider Alert - for weather-related closings, campus emergencies, or other University-wide announcements. All students are strongly encouraged to submit their contact information through Rider Alert.  Students may also find out about weather-related closings by calling 609-219-2000.