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Two Paths to Success

Enhance your college experience through richer, deeper learning.

As an Honors student at Rider, you’ll delve into issues, consider topics from different perspectives, think with independence and imagination, and form lasting bonds with your classmates.

Rider’s honors programs bring together intellectually curious students and accomplished faculty to look at teaching and learning in new ways. This approach encourages open dialogue and close interaction, challenging you to think differently and expand your point of view.

After receiving an invitation to the honors program, incoming students will be asked to formally accept their place in the program in order to be officially enrolled. The priority deadline to apply to Rider for Fall enrollment to be considered for Honors is January 15. 

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Honors Benefits

• Personal attention, with small classes of 15–18 students
• First choice at classes through priority registration privileges
• The option of living with your peers in Honors housing during your freshman year
• Invitations to special events, including:
  1. Panel discussions, concerts, plays, lectures and exhibits
  2. Field trips that will broaden your learning experience.
  3. Comprehensive advising and guidance from your faculty adviser and the Honors Program director
  4. Special recognition as an Honors Scholar at graduation

Why Honors at Rider?

Research Opportunities

Want to explore ideas and expand your knowledge through independent projects and research? You have the option of working side-by-side with faculty on challenging research, or developing your own research project or scholarly activity with faculty guidance.

Faculty Who Learn With You 

Honor students work closely with specially selected faculty members who consider it a privilege to teach — and learn — with you in the Honors program. 

You’ll study with some of our most distinguished faculty — including Fulbright Scholars, nationally recognized scientists, artists and authors, teaching award recipients, and business and community leaders.

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