{"id":1222,"date":"2026-04-16T10:27:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=1222"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:58:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:58:33","slug":"rivier-welcomes-anna-maria-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/transfer-students\/rivier-welcomes-anna-maria-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivier Welcomes Anna Maria College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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.<\/p>\n

Not an Anna Maria student? Visit our Transfer Students page<\/a> to learn more about transferring to Rivier.<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us for a campus tour and Information Session on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. Register now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

REQUEST MORE INFO<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n

$3,000 Transition Grant<\/h2>\n

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

In-Demand Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

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

Considering graduate study? Rivier offers 34 graduate degree programs<\/a>, including Applied Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and more.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s programs are ranked #1 in New Hampshire.<\/p>\n

Rivier is also ranked among the top 50 private nursing schools in the nation and its ASN, BSN, MSN, Post Master\u2019s Certificates, and DNP programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing<\/a> (ACEN).<\/span><\/p>\n

Degree In Three: Save Time and Money<\/h2>\n

Rivier\u2019s 90-credit applied bachelor\u2019s degrees<\/a> in Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>, Business Management<\/strong>, Criminal Justice<\/strong>, and Elementary Education<\/strong> enable you to complete your degree in three years of full-time undergraduate study. <\/span>Save one full year of tuition, room, board, and related expenses while entering the workforce faster.<\/p>\n

Students can also earn a Master\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Employment Promise Program<\/h2>\n

Rivier’s innovative Employment Promise Program<\/a> enhances students’ career preparation and employability across all academic disciplines. The program demonstrates the University\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

NCAA Division III Athletics Programs<\/h2>\n

Rivier sponsors 13 NCAA Division III varsity programs<\/a>, including baseball, field hockey, men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball, men\u2019s and women\u2019s ice hockey, men\u2019s and women\u2019s lacrosse, men\u2019s and women\u2019s soccer, men\u2019s and women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

REQUEST MORE INFO<\/a><\/div>\n

We\u2019re ready to support Anna Maria students with:<\/strong><\/h3>\n