Welcome Cardinal Stritch University Students

Rivier welcomes Cardinal Stritch University students to join our community!

Visit our campus in Nashua, New Hampshire, and find out why students from around the world choose Rivier University. With our newly constructed Science and Innovation Center, high-tech business and security studies facilities, expanded athletics facilities, and launch of new academic majors, there’s never been a better time to check us out!

Interested in transferring but not a Cardinal Stritch student? Visit our Transfer Students page.

Competitive Financial Aid and Scholarships

In addition to competitive financial aid, an additional one-time scholarship of $3,000 for undergraduate students and $1,000 for graduate students will be applied for Cardinal Stritch University students who enroll for the Fall 2023 semester.

In-Demand Academic Programs

Match your Cardinal Stritch University program to a Rivier University degree in the table below. Explore more than 30 undergraduate programs including biology, business management, finance, homeland and international security, criminal justice, cybersecurity management, sport management, education, psychology, and more. Pursuing graduate study? We have 30 graduate degree programs including Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and more.

We’re ready to support Cardinal Stritch students with:

• Guaranteed Admission for all students currently in good standing (On-the-spot decision will be provided on campus.)
• Generous Transfer of Credits: 90 credits for undergraduates and 9 credits for graduate students (Additional graduate credits may be awarded based on individual reviews.)
• 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 the launch of men’s and women’s ice hockey in 2021
• Innovative Employment Promise Program guarantees you will be career-ready at graduation

Visit and Apply

Rivier welcomes Cardinal Stritch University students to visit and apply! You can arrange a personal visit you can book a campus tour online, call (603) 897-8507, or email admissions@rivier.edu. 

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