College Planning Timeline for Transfer Broncs 0-30 CREDITS COMPLETED SUMMER : Before you start, meet with a transfer advisor at your community college
Staring planning your courses
Explore majors and careers and make sure your goals line up
Narrow down the list of colleges and universities you’re interested in
FALL : Attend a college fair at your college
JULY/AUGUST : Connect with a transfer counselor at Rider to plan next steps
JUNE/JULY : Request an unofficial credit evaluation
30-60 CREDITS COMPLETED
Meet with your transfer advisor again to review plans
AUGUST 1 : Begin applying for Spring or Fall transfer start terms – it’s free to apply!
FALL : Connect with your transfer admissions counselor at Rider
Request official college transcripts to be sent to Rider
OCTOBER 1 : FAFSA opens
Take a campus tour or attend an Open House
DECEMBER 1 : Spring application deadline
NOVEMBER 15 : Deadline for students applying to Musical Theatre or BFA programs
JANUARY 31 : Complete applications for competitive scholarships – due Feb 1.
JANUARY : Send official transcripts with Fall semester grades
FEBRUARY : Housing application opens
FEBRUARY 1 : FAFSA Priority deadline and competitive scholarships application deadline
MARCH/APRIL: Connect with a financial aid counselor
SPRING : Attend an Admitted Student Day
MAY 1 : Confirm enrollment at Rider University
APRIL 1 : Preferred application deadline
Order final transcript with Degree posted
Graduate from Community College
JUNE : Transfer student housing selection begins
Complete all other next steps for enrollment
FALL : Start your journey as a Rider Bronc!
SUMMER : Attend orientation
Questions? Call us at 609-896-5042, email admissions@rider.edu, or visit rider.edu/admissions.