A Guide for Transfer Students

The RIV ADVANTAGE

Rivier is a vibrant community of learners, thinkers, and globally aware future leaders where a transformative experience is not just promised, but realized. At Rivier, we are dedicated to ‘transforming hearts and minds to serve the world’—offering academic excellence, life-changing service and leadership opportunities, and an expanded worldview through study abroad and other global experiences.

The World is Your Classroom

Why TRANSFER TO RIV?

Academic OptionsAcademic options across many disciplines and all levels—associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral.

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Expert FacultyRivier faculty members are practitioners and experts in their respective fields, bringing real-world experience to the classroom and an unparalleled dedication to the success of every student. Our faculty go the extra mile to help students apply what they learn in the classroom.

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Credit PolicyGenerous transfer credit policy allowing up to 90 credits in transfer for a bachelor’s degree and up to 45 credits for an associate degree.

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Scholarships & GrantsRivier awards transfer scholarships ranging from $7,000 to $11,500 a year to students who meet academic qualifications. Additional scholarships and grants are also available.

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Campus EnvironmentA campus environment that is engaging, comfortable, and student-success oriented.

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There are many reasons why transferring to Rivier is a great choice—here are just a few:

Rivier offers more than 45 day and evening academic programs, as well as hybrid and online courses, for you to pursue or complete your degree.

To help determine whether you should transfer into our undergraduate day program or our undergraduate evening program, explore our degree programs online.

Biology • Allied Health Concentration

(Pre-Med and Pre-Vet)

• Environmental Science Concentration

• General Biology Concentration

Biotechnology

Business B.S./MBA (4+1)

Business Management

Criminal Justice

Early Childhood Education

Education and Community Leadership

Elementary Education

English

Finance

Global Studies

History

Homeland and International Security

Human Development

Liberal Studies

Undergraduate Programs of StudyMarketing

Mathematics

Nursing

Political Science

Psychology

Public Health

Secondary Education in:

• Biology

• English

• Mathematics

• Modern Language Education

• Social Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Special Education (Certification)

Honors ProgramGlobal Scholars Honors Program

Transform YOUR MIND

Visit www.rivier.edu for all degrees and programs offered.

MinorsBiologyBusiness ManagementChemistryCriminal JusticeEnglishGlobal Studies HistoryHomeland and International Security

MarketingMathematicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic HealthReligious StudiesSociology Social Work SpanishWomen’s Studies

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Italy. Greece. Nicaragua. Turkey. They’re not as far away as you think.Global engagement and study abroad opportunities offer a life-changing experience. Students gain first-hand, in-depth knowledge of other cultures, develop new ways of looking at the world and their surroundings, and cultivate intercultural skills that will help them succeed on today’s global stage.

• Our dynamic global engagement program ensures that students develop an awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures in New England and around the world.

• Study abroad opportunities in Ireland, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Italy, France, Australia, and Brazil.

• Immersion experiences, semester abroad, and summer programs in China and Jordan.

• Student exchange program with Greece and Turkey allows students from each institution an opportunity to study one term to one full academic year at the other institution.

• Field experience teaching trips are led by faculty and offered throughout the year for academic credit—including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Haiti, Senegal, Europe and Germany.

• Gain first-hand, real-world experience, whether it is studying coral reefs or testing water samples and educating locals about safe drinking water. Experiential teaching trips allow students to learn by doing, and take their skills beyond the classroom into a real-world setting.

Global OPPORTUNITIES

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Turkey

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Greece

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Costa Rica

Academic advisors understand the unique needs of a transfer student. Rivier’s advisors meet with transfer students one-on-one to assist with registration for fall courses starting in May and for spring course registration in mid-November.Once a transfer student has deposited for fall or spring:

• A member of the Office of Academic Advising will contact the student to schedule an appointment to review the transfer credit evaluation.

• The student will be assisted in developing an academic plan for degree completion and registering for the coming semester.

• Transfer students participate in a one-on-one Transfer Orientation where they are met with individually, and provided with an email account, student ID, and parking pass, as well as information about other campus resources.

Rivier recognizes that transfer students already know how to navigate college life; therefore, an individualized experience focuses on the needs of the student and getting answers and information quickly.

Student ADVISING

At Rivier, there are a number of resources available to ensure the success of every student.Rivier’s Career Development Center offers career and major planning/advising, as well as help with choosing internships, job search assistance and resources, and exploring graduate school options.

Career Development Center

Men’s Athletics

BaseballBasketballCross CountryLacrosseSoccerVolleyball

Women’s Athletics

BasketballCross CountryField HockeyLacrosseSoccerSoftballVolleyball

Student CAMPUS LIFE

Raider athletics are part of the lifeblood of Rivier—and our Raider athletes contribute to our vibrant campus community on many levels.To participate as a Riv Raider on one of our NCAA Division III teams is to strive for excellence in every sense of the word, both on and off the field—and our student-athletes are given every opportunity to develop their personal best and succeed.

Rivier’s thirteen intercollegiate teams—six men’s and seven women’s—compete as Division III members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), and the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) for field hockey.

Career Development Center

Athletics Division III Teams

Rivier University provides tremendous opportunities for engagement both on and off campus.Whether cheering on our Division III athletic teams, attending campus cultural events, hiking in the White Mountains, participating in student government, joining a club, or just tossing a frisbee around the quad, there’s always something interesting and exciting happening. Students are highly encouraged to become active members of our community.

Articulation AgreementsWe make transferring from a community college easy. Rivier has many articulation agreements with several community colleges, allowing students to begin a degree or earn a degree at the community college and complete it here at Rivier. Below is a sample list of institutions with which Rivier has articulation agreements:

• Great Bay Community College

• Lakes Region Community College

• Manchester (NH) Community College

• Middlesex Community College

• Mount Wachusett Community College

• Nashua Community College

• NHTI Concord’s Community College

• Northern Essex Community College

• North Shore Community College

• River Valley Community College

• St. Joseph’s School of Nursing

• White Mountains Community College

Transfer CRITERIA

At Rivier, transfer students are evaluated based on the overall strength of their academic record, with a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average preferred.Entrance to the nursing program has additional requirements that are more rigorous. Assessment of potential transfer students focuses mainly on college work already completed by the student at accredited colleges and universities. If you have completed less than 12 credits at the college level, your high school transcript will be evaluated as part of the process. We also take into consideration your academic and career goals, life experiences, extracurricular activities, and employment.

About FINANCIAL AID

Rivier has several special scholarships available just for transfer students, such as the Transfer Scholarship, with awards up to $11,500 regardless of residency status.Phi Theta Kappa students may also qualify for up to $2,000. For more information about qualifications for financial aid and scholarships for transfer students, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (603) 897-8510 or finaid@rivier.edu.

We are committed to making a Rivier education as affordable as possible—the cost of a Rivier education is among the lowest for private colleges and universities in New England. We award more than $7 million in need-based and merit-based institutional aid to more than 90 percent of our student population.

I transferred to Rivier because I loved the

family-like atmosphere that not only the

classroom setting provided, but the campus

as a whole. You are never without help of any

form at Riv. I encourage students to transfer

to Rivier University because you will get a

great education and become part of a family

that will last a lifetime.

–Aimee Reutzel, Transfer Student

Apply for financial aid by completing the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

List Rivier’s Title IV Code (002586) on the FAFSA or FAFSA Renewal Form. Rivier must be listed in order for the Department of Education to release information from the FAFSA to the University.

Our financial team is available Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please call (603) 897-8510 with questions or to set up an appointment.

www.rivier.edu/finaid

Ready to apply?

• 68-acre campus in Nashua, N.H.

• 2,520 total student population (undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students)

• Student/faculty ratio 23:1

• International students from Nepal, Romania, Bolivia, India, Thailand, China, Myanmar, Kenya, Greece, Macedonia, Russia, Australia, United Kingdom, South Korea

• Study abroad opportunities in Tanzania, Nicaragua, Italy, France, Australia, Brazil, Ireland, Greece, Turkey, and additional locations

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Please submit the following application materials to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Rivier University 420 South Main StreetNashua, NH 03060

Application CHECKLIST ❏ Application for admission – Apply online at www.rivier.edu.

❏ Essay: topics are listed on the application.

❏ Letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor, teacher/professor, advisor, or employer. One letter is required, two are recommended (two are required for nursing applicants).

❏ Official copy of high school transcript or official GED results (waived for applicants who have earned an associate degree or bachelor’s degree. Required for all nursing applicants.)

❏ Official copy of college transcript from each institution where college credit was earned.

❏ SAT or ACT test scores if the applicant has earned less than 12 credits. Applicants 23 years or older are not required to submit SAT or ACT test scores (Nursing applicants see below).

❏ Personal interview and campus tour: recommended but not required.

Nursing Applicants:

❏ Admissions requirements for prospective nursing students include high school level chemistry, biology, geometry, and algebra with grades of “C+” or better, college-level Anatomy and Physiology I and II with grades of “B-” or better, and two letters of recommendation. If you have not taken the SAT/ACT test within the last six years, you will be required to take the TEAS V (Test of Essential Academic Skills V).

Visit RivierIf you’re considering transferring, we encourage you to visit our campus and see for yourself all that Rivier has to offer.

Rivier University’s 68-acre campus is conveniently located in the heart of New England in Nashua, N.H. – close to Boston, the New Hampshire seacoast, lakes, and the mountains. Nashua offers a variety of entertainment and dining, recreation, job and internship opportunities.

Ready to visit? We’re looking forward to seeing you! We can assist you in designing a campus visit suited to your needs and interests—whether you want to tour the campus, meet with a professor or coach, sit in on a class, eat in the dining hall, check out our residence halls, talk to current students about their Rivier experience, or all of the above.

To schedule an appointment for a campus tour, please call (603) 897-8507 or visit us online at www.rivier.edu/visit.

Nashua IS OUR HOME

One hour to Boston, the lakes, the beach, and the mountains!

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