Start your BSN at Rivier this fall

Choose the #1 nursing school in New Hampshire!

Accepting BSN applications for Fall 2026

If nursing is your calling, choose Rivier University’s Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program! The #1 nursing program in New Hampshire, Rivier is accepting applications now for the Fall 2026 semester.

You’ll learn in small, supportive classes where faculty know you by name and are invested in your success from day one. Our hands-on curriculum emphasizes real-world clinical experience and simulation training, personalized advising, and a strong foundation in compassionate, patient-centered care.

Located in Nashua, Rivier prepares graduates to step confidently into a nursing career that’s in high demand—without having to put your goals on hold. Your journey to becoming a nurse can start on your schedule at Rivier!

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  • Low Tuition and Housing Costs (housing guaranteed)
  • No Application Fee, including the Common Application
  • Standardized Test Scores are not required
  • Personal Academic and Career Advising upon entry and throughout your enrollment
  • Competitive NCAA Division III Athletics Teams
  • Innovative Employment Promise program guarantees you will be career-ready at graduation

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.

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Our undergraduate admissions counselors are available to make the admissions process as easy as possible and to help you secure your place for the fall semester.

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Rivier helps you move into a high-demand nursing career without delaying your goals. Start now and take your next steps with confidence.