Rivier University is enhancing the student experience with a new eCampus.com online bookstore, intelligent parcel lockers for secure package delivery, and the launch of Raider Crossing—a dynamic space featuring a spirit shop, eatery, and student hub.
To ensure your student is cleared to start classes and participate in campus life, it’s essential that they complete all required health forms before arriving on campus.
Rivier University’s Raider Family and Friends Program offers resources and support to help student supporters understand the university experience, stay informed about academic and cocurricular priorities, and foster student success both in and out of the classroom.
Dr. Hank Parkinson
Vice President for Student Experience
(603) 897-8249
Opportunities for growth, learning, and service abound when your student joins the Rivier community. Rivier encourages exploration through academic clubs, internships, service learning, student government, and athletics, among others. The University also offers a wide range of programs from Campus Ministry, the Office for Student Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of Global Engagement. Located near Boston and close to recreational areas like the mountains and seacoast, Rivier provides students with unique experiences to support their careers and future endeavors.
As a Rivier student, you join a supportive and inclusive community that values respect, individuality, and personal responsibility. The Student Experience staff recognizes and celebrates the unique contributions each student brings, offering guidance to help you thrive. Campus engagement is emphasized as a pathway to success, fostering a culture of learning, leadership, and service. Your participation in co-curricular activities will not only enhance your academic journey but also strengthen the vibrant Rivier culture where everyone belongs.
The Office of the Dean for Student Experience serves as a center for advocacy and support within the university community. Here, students seek guidance, support, and solutions to a wide range of academic, personal, and social challenges. To that end, Rivier offers numerous coordinated services and programs for students.
Located in the Learning Commons, the Counseling and Wellness Center strives to promote and support the well-being and development of our students by providing professional mental health services, wellness education, and appropriate resources.
Maintaining good health is essential for our students. Rivier supports the health and wellness of each student by offering a range of services to our students living on campus through Sr. Mary Anne Quibin Student Health Services in Guild Hall.
The safety of students, faculty, and staff is among our highest priorities. Personnel can be found regularly conducting foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols of the main campus and throughout University property.
From extracurricular activities to community service—your academic journey will include more than the skills that you build along the way. We offer big opportunities and access to a wide variety of events, activities, and experiences.
Guided by Rivier’s Roman Catholic tradition and core mission of educating the whole person, Campus Ministry offers countless ways to put your faith in action, from service projects to international mission trips.
Our community standards uphold campus values, facilitate conflict resolution, develop and implement policies, provide support and guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain an accountable campus environment.
Every student’s University experience is enhanced by the diversity of the Rivier community. Rivier offers programming and events that build connection and understanding among our students, faculty, and staff.
Rivier houses nearly 500 undergraduate students in our six residence halls. All undergraduate students are eligible to live on campus.
If you choose to commute, you will find a welcoming community and countless opportunities for engagement. As a student living off-campus, you have access to all of the same activities, clubs, organizations, and academic resources as residents.
As NCAA Division III participants in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference and the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, Rivier offers basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.
You'll find a place for every taste at Rivier with plenty of dining options to try!
The Dion Center is Rivier University's student center and home of campus dining. You will find signature brands and menu selections that include just about every item you can imagine.
Grab a latte, iced coffee, or Starbucks Refresher at the Regina Library Cafe. We also offer grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, snacks, and convenience items to stock your room.
VICKI is our group of smart vending machines that use artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to replace traditional vending machines. Stop by to grab a beverage, snack, or freshly-prepared meal.
The Academic Support Center provides support for students working on writing and academic tasks across the curriculum or who need focused content review in specific subjects. Professional consultants and peer tutors are available to help students.
Career advising begins as early as your first semester. Our professional staff provides guidance and services to assist students to develop and reach their professional and personal goals.
The only such program in New Hampshire, Rivier University’s Employment Promise Program enhances the career preparation and employability of students in all academic disciplines.
Investing in your education is a big decision and one that comes with plenty of questions—we're here to help answer those.
From scholarships to federal grants and loans, there are many options available when it comes to financial assistance. Find out specifics on what makes each different.
Your eligibility for financial aid will vary according to your needs and the availability of funds. Awarded for one academic year at a time, you will need to reapply annually to receive consideration in subsequent years.
From assistance with filling out your Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) for the first time to helping you to determine how much aid to accept—our staff is here to answer your questions and provide guidance.
