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First-Time Students

At Rivier, you’ll get much more than a quality education.

You’ll be supported by an incredible community of learners and backed by state-of-the-art resources and professionals that will prepare you for your career.

Discover a return on your investment

Through our Employment Promise Program, we promise invested students they will secure a full-time job within nine months of graduation or receive additional financial or educational support.

Applying to Rivier has never been easier

  1. Apply for Admission using either:
  2. Official High School Transcript or GED
  3. Official College Transcript(s): Submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions (if applicable)
  4. Letter of Recommendation

°µÍø³Ô¹Ï Early Acceptance Program

The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Early Acceptance Program (REAP) is the fastest way to get your non-binding admissions decision and secure your spot in the incoming class.

Admission to the Nursing Program

Candidates for nursing must have the following:

  • High School Courses Required
    • Chemistry
    • Biology or A&P
    • Algebra I
    • Additional Mathematics Course

If you do not meet the admissions criteria but are otherwise admissible to the University, you may be offered admission to the Health Science Program.

Deadlines

  • Regular Admission: February 1

Freshmen candidates for fall admissions with strong academic records through junior year may apply Early Action and receive an early admissions decision.

  • Early Action I: November 1
  • Early Action II: December 1

°µÍø³Ô¹Ï does not discriminate in its application process. Read our non-discrimination policy.

Visit Rivier

We hear it time and time again, "Once I stepped on campus, I knew." Our campus is special, and the only way to know that is to experience it first-hand. Join us for a tour, Open House, or Information Session, and you'll know too.

Contact

Office of Undergraduate Admissions