First-Time Students

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:
   1. Rivier’s application
   2. The Common Application
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

Rivier Early Acceptance Program

The Rivier 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

Rolling Admissions

• Fall semester: August 1
• Spring semester: December 15

Early Action

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 15
• Early Action II: December 15

Rivier University does not discriminate in its application process. Read our non-discrimination policy.