WELCOME TO
GR ADUATE EXPERIENCE
Welcome to Cranchella! Today is your day to explore Rider your way. Cranchella is designed to give prospective students and their families the freedom to build a visit around what matters most to them. Explore academic programs, tour campus, learn about student life and support services, meet faculty, staff and current students, and get your questions answered along the way. Use this agenda to create your own lineup, discover what Rider has to offer and get a better sense of what your future here could look like. Go Broncs!
CRANCHELLA SCHEDULE 8 to 8:45 a.m.
| Check In/Breakfast – Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 1st Floor Lobby
9 to 9:30 a.m.
| Session 1 – Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 210
9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
| Session 2 – Select your session listed on page 2.
10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
| Session 3 – Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 215
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Session 4 – Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 210 Noon to 1 p.m.
| Lunch – Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 203
1:15 to 1:45 p.m.
| Session 5 – Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 210
2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
| Session 6 – Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 210
3 to 4 p.m.
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BREAKFAST AND CHECK-IN 8:00 - 8:45 AM: BREAKFAST AND CHECK-IN Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), 1st Floor Lobby
SESSION 1 9:00 - 9:30 AM: INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE: YOUR RIDER GRADUATE ADMISSIONS CONCIERGE Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 210 Topic: Take the guesswork out of the graduate admissions process and meet the team here to help you every step of the way. This session will introduce you to your Graduate Admissions “Concierge” team and provide an inside look at navigating the application and enrollment process, understanding next steps, and connecting with the right resources. Learn about accelerated opportunities and Rider’s “Direct Admit” graduate pathway. We’ll also explore ways to fund your graduate education, including scholarships, financial aid, and Graduate Assistantship opportunities at Rider. Whether you’re just beginning to explore graduate school or ready to take the next step, this session will give you the tools, guidance, and connections to confidently navigate your Rider journey.
SESSION 2 9:45 - 10:30 AM: GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY, YOUR WAY: EXPLORING CAREERS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (ABA) & SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 215 Topic: Explore the M.A. in Applied Psychology and Ed.S. in School Psychology and discover how each program prepares students to apply psychology in unique and meaningful ways. The session will highlight the populations and settings graduates can work with, curriculum and experiential learning opportunities, career outcomes, and what makes each pathway distinctive. Whether students are interested in understanding human behavior, supporting individuals and communities, or making a difference in schools and the lives of young people, this session will help them see where a graduate degree in psychology can take them—and why Rider may be the right place to get there.
9:45 - 10:30 AM: YOUR EXPERIENCE HAS VALUE: FINISH YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, NOW IS THE TIME Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 216 It’s never too late to invest in yourself—and your previous college experience, work, and life experience can help you get there. This session is designed for adult learners and working professionals looking to continue or return to complete their bachelor’s degree. Explore Rider’s flexible programs and online degree pathways designed to fit the demands of a busy life, learn how to get started, and discover ways to earn credit through non-traditional pathways. We’ll also discuss how Rider supports adult students throughout their journey, helping you turn the credits and experience you already have into a degree that can open the door to new opportunities, career advancement, and greater earning potential.
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM: BUILD YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE: GRADUATE BUSINESS AT RIDER Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 210 Discover the many ways a graduate business education can support your career goals. This interactive session will showcase Rider’s Master’s in Accountancy, MBA, and MS in Information Systems, along with available certificates and specialized areas of study. Go beyond the curriculum and experience hands-on activities that demonstrate how concepts learned in the classroom translate to real-world business challenges and professional applications. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current career, develop new skills, or explore a new professional direction, this session will help you discover the graduate business pathway that fits your goals.
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SESSION 3 10:45 - 11:30 AM: WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PRACTICE: FIND YOUR COUNSELING PATHWAY Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 215 This session will explore Rider’s CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs as well as our ADTA accredited Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) track, giving you the opportunity to understand how each pathway prepares you to make a meaningful impact in different settings and with diverse populations. Hear directly from Rider faculty and students about what sets the program apart, including our accomplished faculty, supportive and engaged student community, strong outcomes, and commitment to preparing graduates for successful careers.
SESSION 4 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN EDUCATION: LEAD, SPECIALIZE & ADVANCE Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 210 Ready to take the next step in your education career? Our graduate admissions experts will help you explore Rider’s graduate education pathways and find the option that best aligns with your career goals. Learn more about programs in Teacher Leadership, Educational Leadership, Special Education, and Rider’s distinguished Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, as well as our post-bachelor’s teacher preparation pathways for individuals looking to transition into the teaching profession. We’ll discuss program options, career pathways, admissions requirements, certification opportunities, and the support available to help you navigate your next step. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get answers directly from Rider’s Graduate Education Admissions specialists, who are here to guide you from your first questions through enrollment.
LUNCH 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: LUNCH – Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 203, Sponsored by Office of Graduate Admissions
SESSION 5 1:15 - 1:45 PM: YOUR EXPERIENCE HAS VALUE: FINISH YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, NOW IS THE TIME Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 210 It’s never too late to invest in yourself—and your previous college experience, work, and life experience can help you get there. This session is designed for adult learners and working professionals looking to continue or return to complete their bachelor’s degree. Explore Rider’s flexible programs and online degree pathways designed to fit the demands of a busy life, learn how to get started, and discover ways to earn credit through non-traditional pathways. We’ll also discuss how Rider supports adult students throughout their journey, helping you turn the credits and experience you already have into a degree that can open the door to new opportunities, career advancement, and greater earning potential.
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SESSION 6 2:15 - 2:45 PM: INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE: YOUR RIDER GRADUATE ADMISSIONS CONCIERGE Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (BFH), Room 210 Topic: Take the guesswork out of the graduate admissions process and meet the team here to help you every step of the way. This session will introduce you to your Graduate Admissions “Concierge” team and provide an inside look at navigating the application and enrollment process, understanding next steps, and connecting with the right resources. Learn about accelerated opportunities and Rider’s “Direct Admit” graduate pathway. We’ll also explore ways to fund your graduate education, including scholarships, financial aid, and Graduate Assistantship opportunities at Rider. Whether you’re just beginning to explore graduate school or ready to take the next step, this session will give you the tools, guidance, and connections to confidently navigate your Rider journey.
EXPLORE MORE OF RIDER TOURS 3 to 4 p.m. | Location TK » » » »
Full Campus Tours Residence Halls Athletic Facilities & Wrestling Center Penn Wellness Center & Zen Garden
FALL FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN! 3 to 4 p.m. | Rider Quad » » » »
Live Student Performances Food Trucks Student Clubs and Organizations 107.7 The Bronc Radio Station
SWAG STATION 3:30 p.m. | Location – Pick up FREE Rider Swag to start your school spirit collection.
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SONNY PITTARO BASEBALL FIELD STEVEN R. BECKETT '74 AND SHARON MCDONALD-BECKETT CANASTRA HEALTH VILLAGE AND SPORTS CENTER
Campus Map
TENNIS COURTS
BEN COHEN TURF FIELD
RECREATIONAL FIELD MICHAEL P. BRADY TRACK & HERB & FIELD COMPLEX JOAN YOUNG SOFTBALL FIELD
WESTMINSTER HOUSE
PHI SIGMA SIGMA SORORITY
POYDA RESIDENCE HALL
LONGSTREET HOUSE
ZETA TAU ALPHA SORORITY
GILL MEMORIAL CHAPEL
UNIVERSITY HOUSE
ALPHA XI DELTA SORORITY
TRIGEN PLANT
LAKE HOUSE CENTENNIAL LAKE
CENTENNIAL HOUSE DELTA PHI EPSILON SORORITY
FINE ARTS BUILDING & THE YVONNE THEATER
GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING
ANNE BROSSMAN SWEIGART HALL
ACADEMIC QUAD
CAMPUS GREEN BART LUEDEKE CENTER
THE MIKE AND PATTI HENNESSY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
RIDER ROCK
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BIERENBAUM FISHER HALL P.J. CIAMBELLI HALL
KAPLAN PLAZA
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LYNCH ADLER HALL
FRANKLIN F. MOORE LIBRARY WRIGHT RESIDENCE HALL
P STUDENT RECREATION CENTER
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KRONER RESIDENCE HALL
ZIEGLER RESIDENCE HALL PRACTICE FACILITY & CANASTRA HAMMER ARENA
CAMPUS MALL
HANK & BONNIE MOORE RESIDENCE HALL
DALY DINING HALL
RICHARD F. DALY INTRAMURAL FIELDS
LINCOLN RESIDENCE HALL GEE RESIDENCE HALL
HILL RESIDENCE HALL OLSON RESIDENCE HALL
JOSEPH P. VONA CENTER ZOERNER HOUSE WEST HOUSE (COUNSELING CENTER)
SWITLIK RESIDENCE HALL
CONOVER RESIDENCE HALL
ALUMNI HOUSE
MAIN ENTRANCE SOUTH ENTRANCE ROUTE 206 BETA HOUSE (PRESIDENT’S HOUSE)
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PARKING
DINING OPTIONS
RESIDENCE HALL TOURS
CHECK-IN
BOOKSTORE
LIBRARY TOURS FINANCIAL AID