Graduate Studies

Rider University's Vision and Mission 

Vision Statement

Mission Statement

Accreditations and Memberships

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer


Rider's Vision

Rider University is a premier, forward-looking university that, together with dynamic academic programs, enriching co-curricular experiences and a vibrant living and learning community, challenges students, excites their imaginations, and instills in them excellence in thought and action, preparing them for highly engaged and fulfilling professional and personal lives.

Rider's Mission

Rider University welcomes students from throughout the region, across the nation, and around the world who seek to be challenged and supported as active members of our inclusive and vibrant living and learning community.  Committed to student growth, transformation and leadership, we connect rigorous academic, artistic and professional programs of study with a rich array of learning experiences that engage students inside and outside the classroom.  We prepare graduates to thrive professionally and to be lifelong independent learners and responsible citizens who embrace diversity, support the common good, and contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work.

Our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators live the RIDER PROMISE by being forever:

P - prepared to contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work

R - respectful of all people, rights, freedoms and individual differences

O - open to a life of independent learning

M - motivated to be responsible citizens who support the common good

 I  - innovative, creative and resourceful

S - skilled and thriving professionals, educators, artists and performers

                     - engaged in their communities as leaders and role models


Accreditations

For information regarding institutional accreditation, please visit the Rider website.

The University also holds many specialized accreditations that attest to the quality of its academic programs.

Norm Brodsky College of Business

  • Rider is among the select 2% of all universities worldwide to have attained AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation in both Business and Accounting.

College of Humanities, Sciences & Education

Athletic Memberships

The University offers 21 NCAA Division I sports (10 men’s and 11 women’s).


Notice of Non-Discrimination

As a community of educators and learners, Rider University is committed to fostering an environment dedicated to learning and mutual respect as reflected in the University’s mission, Statement of Community Values and Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy. All students, faculty, administrators and staff at the University have the right to expect an environment that allows them to enjoy the full benefits of their work or learning experience. The University, therefore, does not condone violations of its Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy (the “Policy”) and treats all allegations about violations seriously. As outlined in the Policy, the University prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking in compliance with Title IX and other state and federal law. Rider University is also an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Rider University does not discriminate against any student or applicant for admission or any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the following actual or perceived protected characteristics: race, creed, color, religion, physical or mental disability gender, sex, age, pregnancy or related conditions, marital or familial status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, residence, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status or status as a member of any other protected class under federal or state law.

Rider’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is dedicated to providing equal opportunity in employment and education, as well as excellence through diverse perspectives without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job-related criteria.

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer:

Erika Worthy
Vice President for Human Resources
609-895-5683
eworthy@rider.edu