Orientation 2025

Your Raider Story Starts Here!

Orientation is a day-long program where you will have the opportunity to explore:

• The Rivier Campus
• Academics and Core Curriculum
• Accessing Your Class Schedule
• Campus Support Services
• Life Outside of the Classroom
• Financing a Raider Education
• Steps You Need to Complete Before Classes Start

Orientation Dates and Registration

Student Orientation Dates—Choose the session that works best for you! Click here to register.

First Time Students: Monday, June 23 (day-long program and includes optional overnight) – Click here to register.

Transfer Students: Wednesday, June 25 (half-day program) – Click here to register.

First Time Students: Thursday, June 26 (day-long program only) – Click here to register.

Registering for an Orientation session

Step 1:  Select your preferred orientation session once registration opens on Monday, April 7.

Step 2:  Click the “Sign-in” button under the sessions listing.

Step 3:  Select “Rivier University Login,” and log in with your Rivier email and password. Please note if you recently deposited, it takes 24 business hours to activate.

Step 4:  Select your session and complete the necessary information.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance registering, please contact the Office of Student Engagement at (603) 897-8254 or orientation@rivier.edu. Please note that students need to be deposited to register.

Have a Question? 

More information often leads to more questions. We’re happy to help! Email your questions to us at orientation@rivier.edu, or call the Office of Student Engagement at (603) 897-8254.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to attend the Orientation?

• Yes! All incoming first-year residential and commuter students are required to attend new student orientation. Please contact the Office of Student Engagement for more information at (603) 897-8254 or orientation@rivier.edu if you are unable to attend in person.

How do I access my Rivier email address?

• Your Rivier email address is automatically created and information should have been sent to the secondary email address used.

Do I need to register for classes before orientation?

• No. As a first-year student, you will be enrolled in first-semester classes by your academic and career advisor based on the information you supplied to the Office of Admissions. For all subsequent semesters, you will register yourself.

How do I access my student health portal?

• Please login to Campus Groups to access the student health portal. Both resident and commuter students will need to submit information.

When does orientation registration open?

• Registration opens to the public on Monday, April 7.