Summer 2026 housing
Full-time matriculated Â鶹Íø students are eligible for summer housing. Students must be enrolled in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 courses, or employed on campus or locally. Housing is not available for high school or other visiting students.
- Summer I
Move in: Friday, May 15th 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Move out: Thursday, July 2nd 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Summer II
Move in: Sunday, July 5th 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Move out: Wednesday, August 19th 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Summer housing applications will be available via your myRider portal beginning Monday, March 30th. If you have questions regarding summer housing, please contact the Residential Education and University Housing Office, at 609-896-5102 or reslife@rider.edu.
How to submit your Summer 2026 Housing Application:
- Log into the Â鶹Íø Housing Portal
- Navigate to the Applications tab
- Select Summer 2026
- Review and complete all sections of the application
Summer 2026 Roommate Matching
- Once you have completed your initial application, navigate to the Speciality Housing & Other Processes tab
- Select “Roommate Matchingâ€
- Create or join a roommate group with other Summer 2026 applicants
If you have questions regarding summer housing, please contact the Residential Education and University Housing Office, at 609-896-5102 or reslife@rider.edu.
Summer Housing Rates
| Room Type | Nightly Rate | Summer I (May 15-July 2) | Summer II (July 5-August 19) | Entire Summer (May 15-August 19) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double | $25 | $1,200 | $1,125 | $2,400 |
| Single | $30 | $1,440 | $1,350 | $2,880 |
(These rates shall not apply to clients renting university housing through Auxiliary Programs.)
Additional Important Information
- Students residing in summer housing for the full summer housing term (May 15 – August 19) will be billed the total program cost listed above.
- Students may alternatively select custom move-in and move-out dates within the summer housing period to align with the academic calendar. In those cases, charges will be prorated at the nightly rate.
End of Summer Housing
- The Summer Housing Program ends on August 19th. All students with a summer housing assignment must move out of their summer assignment no later than August 19th at 1 PM.
- On August 19th summer residents will be informed from Residential Education and University Housing that they fall into one of two categories:
1) they must transition directly to their Fall housing assignment or
2) they must move out and return on the day, September 8th. - If a student moves into their fall housing assignment on August 19th, they will be charged a flat rate of $600
- Students who do not vacate their summer housing assignment by August 19th (unless a room readiness conflict is communicated by REUH or the student has an approved checkout extension) will incur a $250 charge to their student account.
Disability Accommodations
Students requiring disability-related accommodations affecting their housing must apply and submit supporting documentation to Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) before the preferred deadline of April 10th. Failure to meet this deadline may limit the ability of the University to reserve housing space meeting their needs. Questions regarding your housing accommodation should be directed to SASS at 609-895-5492, accessibility@rider.edu or visit them in the BLC Suite 201.
Summer 2026 Meal Plans
Summer Session I: No meal plan is available for Summer Session I. Daly Dining Hall and Cranberry's will not be open. However, students may purchase food at Starbucks using Bronc Bucks, debit cards or credit cards.
Summer Session II: An optional meal plan is available for Summer Session II. Students may use Bronc Bucks, debit cards or credit cards to make purchases at Daly Dining Hall and Starbucks.
Visit the for detailed information on hours of operation, menus, meal plans and food delivery options.
Bronc Bucks work like a debit card. You may sign up for Bronc Bucks , in person at the Cashier’s Office located in the Bart Luedeke Center, or by calling the Cashier's Office at 609-896-5390.