Rivier College | Undergraduate Admissions | Applying to Rivier College

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Our Admissions counselors are available to help make transferring to Rivier College an easy process. For assistance, call (800) 447-4843 or (603) 897-8507.

Transfer students are evaluated on the overall strength of their academic record. A minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average is preferred. Assessment focuses primarily on college work completed at accredited colleges and universities. High school record may be considered if the applicant has completed less than 12 credits on the collegiate level. Also considered are career goals, life experiences, extracurricular activities, and employment. Several scholarships are available to transfer students - for more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Transfer Request Form

Rivier accepts up to 90 credits towards a bachelor’s degree and up to 45 credits toward an associate’s degree. Courses for which a student received at least a 2.0 average on a 4.0 scale are eligible for transfer, if the course content meets a program requirement at Rivier or can be used as an elective. Official college transcripts and catalogs with course descriptions or course syllabi are required for transfer credit evaluation.

Please submit the following materials to Rivier College:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Rivier College, 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application for Admission: online application or paper version
Application Fee: non refundable $25. Checks should be made payable to Rivier College. Online applicants may pay by credit card.
Essay: topics are listed on the application
Official High School Transcript: including 1st quarter senior year grades for current high school seniors or GED. The high school transcript is required of all students who have not completed a college degree.
Official College Transcripts: We require an official college transcript from each college attended.
SAT I or ACT test scores: Rivier's SAT code is 3728; the ACT code is 2520. To register for the SAT go to: HYPERLINK "http://www.collegeboard.com" www.collegeboard.com (Applicants 24 years or older are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores unless applying for nursing.)
Nursing applicants who have not previously taken the SAT I or ACT within a six year period will be required to take the NLN Pre-Admission Exam. (Rivier NLN code = 12206). Click here to download the NLN registration form.
Letter of Recommendation: one letter is required, two are recommended. Letters of recommendation should come from a guidance counselor, teacher/professor, advisor, or employer.
Personal Interview and Campus Tour: highly recommended
Art Students only: In addition to the above, students may submit an art portfolio in slide format for departmental review.
Nursing Students Only: Please note that admissions requirements for prospective nursing students include Chemistry and Algebra. LPN's and RN's should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for further application requirements.