Welcome Anna Maria College Students

Rivier University welcomes Anna Maria College students to join a vibrant, supportive community where academic excellence and career preparation go hand in hand.

Come visit our campus in Nashua, New Hampshire, and see why students from around the world choose Rivier. With a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Center, advanced business and security studies facilities, expanded athletics facilities, and in-demand academic programs, there has never been a better time to discover all that Rivier has to offer.

Not an Anna Maria student? Visit our Transfer Students page to learn more about transferring to Rivier.

Join us for a campus tour and Information Session on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. Register now!

$3,000 Transition Grant

In addition to transfer merit scholarships of up to $19,000, an additional one-time scholarship of $3,000 for undergraduate students will be applied for Anna Maria College students who enroll for the Fall 2026 semester.

In-Demand Academic Programs

Transfer up to 90 credits from Anna Maria and continue your degree at Rivier. Explore more than 30 undergraduate programs in high-demand fields, including artificial intelligence, biology, business management, finance, criminal justice, cybersecurity management, sport management, education, psychology, and more.

Considering graduate study? Rivier offers 34 graduate degree programs, including Applied Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and more.

At Rivier, you will join a University recognized for academic quality and career-focused outcomes. Rivier is ranked the #1 nursing school in New Hampshire, its RN to BSN program is ranked #1 in New Hampshire, and its online master’s programs are ranked #1 in New Hampshire.

Rivier is also ranked among the top 50 private nursing schools in the nation and its ASN, BSN, MSN, Post Master’s Certificates, and DNP programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Degree In Three: Save Time and Money

Rivier’s 90-credit applied bachelor’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Criminal Justice, and Elementary Education enable you to complete your degree in three years of full-time undergraduate study. Save one full year of tuition, room, board, and related expenses while entering the workforce faster.

Students can also earn a Master’s at Rivier with just one year of additional study. The 3+1 programs offer a cost-effective path to both undergraduate and graduate credentials in four years, positioning you for early career advancement and long-term professional success.

Employment Promise Program

Rivier’s innovative Employment Promise Program enhances students’ career preparation and employability across all academic disciplines. The program demonstrates the University’s confidence in its educational experience, marked by distinctive academic programs, committed faculty, and active learning. Rivier is the only institution in New Hampshire to offer this program.

NCAA Division III Athletics Programs

Rivier sponsors 13 NCAA Division III varsity programs, including baseball, field hockey, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s volleyball, and softball. Competing in the NCAA, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, and the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference for ice hockey, Rivier has built a strong tradition of success against top competition, capturing more than 25 conference championships.

We’re ready to support Anna Maria students with:

• Guaranteed Admission for all students currently in good standing (On-the-spot decision will be provided.)
• Generous Transfer of Credits: 90 credits for undergraduates and nine credits for graduate students (Additional graduate credits may be awarded based on individual reviews.)
  • Students who apply will receive a personalized transfer credit evaluation.
• Low Tuition and Housing Costs
• No Application Fee, including the Common Application
• Standardized Test Scores are Not Required for all majors, including Nursing
• Personal Academic and Career Advising upon entry and throughout your enrollment
• Competitive NCAA Division III Athletics Teams, including men’s and women’s ice hockey
• Innovative Employment Promise Program guarantees you will be career-ready at graduation

Visit and Apply

Rivier welcomes Anna Maria College students to visit and apply!

• Arrange a personal visit
• Book a campus tour online
• Request additional information
• Call (603) 897-8507
• E-mail admissions@rivier.edu

Can’t find your match? Visit this page to explore our full list of academic programs.