Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE)

The Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) offers a vibrant and collaborative learning environment for older adults who share a belief that curiosity never retires. Are you at least 55 years of age and love to learn? If so, we invite you to join our community of lifelong learners.

Fall 2025 Semester

TERM 1: September 8 – October 10
TERM 2: October 13 – November 14

Classes will meet on Monday Holidays

Fall 2025 Course Registration Information

Course registration will begin on Friday, August 15 at 11 a.m. and will end on Tuesday, September 2 at 5 p.m.

  • The Semester Membership Fee is $115 for an unlimited number of courses.

  • You do not need to pay your membership fee until after you register for classes.

  • Courses are offered online via Zoom, on campus, and at offsite locations in five-week and 10-week terms.

The Fall 2025 course schedule, course descriptions, and facilitator biographies will be posted here on Monday, August 11.

Here are step-by-step instructions for becoming a RISE member, logging in to your Membership Portal Account, and registering for RISE classes.

RISE Membership Portal

The RISE Membership Portal is your home for the Fall 2025 schedule, course descriptions, and facilitator biographies, which are provided as examples of RISE offerings. You can register to become a RISE member, renew your membership, and register for courses through this portal.

Note: You do not need to pay your RISE membership fee until after you register for courses.

RISE Spring 2025 Calendar

Here is the RISE Spring 2025 Calendar. The Fall 2025 calendar will be posted on Friday, May 30.

Active Participation and Fellowship

The Rivier Institute for Senior Education incorporates active participation and fellowship for older adults both online and in-person at Rivier University and other locations in Nashua. An affiliate of the Road Scholar Institute Network, RISE offers a diverse curriculum with courses in history, literature, writing, music, religion, current events, art history, technology, physical fitness, and much more. There are no grades, no tests, and no credit. Our members thrive in an environment with no pressure and lots of encouragement, social interaction, and engagement.

RISE Leadership

Learn more about RISE's founder, Rose H. Arthur, Th.D., and meet the current Executive Committee and Council.

RISE is aptly named. It gets me up in the morning to savor the day.

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Rivier Institute for Senior Education