Congratulations! You've been admitted to СÓÅÊÓƵ.

Here are the next steps for new students:

1. The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs

  • Know Your GI Bill® Options (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at .)
    GI Bill®l: 888-442-4551 ()
    (Ch. 1606, 1607, 30, 31, 33, 35)
    • ROTC/OCS
    • Active Duty in New Jersey
    • Recently Discharged
  • Upload Documents
  • Certificate/Letter of Eligibility (COE/LOE)
    Apply online at

2. Admissions Office

  • Apply to Rider
  • Joint Service Transcript
  • Send ALL Transcripts
    • High School/GED*
    • All other colleges/universities
  • Resume*
  • Interview/Audition*
  • Letters of Recommendation*
  • Essay*
  • Standardized Testing

3. Academic Advising

  • Complete Transcript Evaluation
  • ALL: An advisor will be assigned depending on school and major. Attach program audit sheet (credits accepted) & 2/4 year class plan

4. Testing and Orientation

  • Placement Exams*:
    • English
    • Math
  • Attend Orientation*

5. School Certifying Official

6. One-Stop Services

  • Financial Aid
    • (Optional)
    • Research Veterans & Military Grants/Scholarships
    • Check myRider Portal (Student Tab, Financial Aid)
  • Bursar - Assistance Programs
    • NJ Div of Voc Rehab (DVR)
    • US Dept of Veteran Affairs – VR&E (Chap 31) To obtain voucher for Tuition Assistance (TA):
      • Book Store Vouchers*
      • Health Insurance waived? 
      • Financial Agreement accepted? 
      • COVID Agreement accepted?
  • Other Programs

7. Student Life

  • Housing and Dining
    • Residence Halls
    • Dining Services
  • Health Services
    • Physical form*
    • Immunizations*

8. Office of Information Services

  • Rider Key Username and Password
  • Rider Email Account
  • myRider Portal myrider.rider.edu

9. Public Safety

  • Car Registration & Parking Sticker
  • BRONC/Student ID Card

10. Return to The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs

  • Interview with VMAO Coordinator

* if required

Important Contacts

School Certifying Official

Sue Stefanick

Registrar; School Certifying Official

stefanic [at] rider.edu

609-896-5066

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