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International Admissions

We are excited that you want to join the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ community! We're here to share admissions requirements, important deadlines, and other resources that will help you complete your application and get ready to start your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience.

International Application Deadlines

Applications for admission are reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend, however, application completion 60 days prior to your intended term start date to allow enough time for admission review, visa processing, and travel plans.

Admissions Requirements

Graduate Program Requirements

  • Application for Admission. Complete the Graduate (F-1 Visa Seeking/International) .
  • Evidence of English Proficiency
  • Official Academic Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, undergraduate and graduate.
    • Transcript Evaluations. Transcripts from schools, colleges, and universities outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an agency approved by the or the . Full course-by-course evaluations are required.ÌýSee the list below.
  • Other Test Scores. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ master’s degree level programs do not require G.R.E., G.M.A.T., or M.A.T. results for entry.

Undergraduate Program Requirements

  • Application for Admission. Complete the Undergraduate Day (First Year and Transfers) .
  • Essay. In one to two pages, please give your reasons for deciding to study at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, and in the field you have selected.
  • One Letter of Recommendation. This may be submitted by email directly from the author to admissions@rivier.edu.
  • Official Academic Transcripts from all schools attended.
    • Transcript Evaluations. Transcripts from schools, colleges, and universities outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an agency approved by the or the . Full course-by-course evaluations are required.ÌýSee the list below.
  • Evidence of English Proficiency

Evidence of English Proficiency

Students whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.

  • Test scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ or are electronically verifiable by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
  • Accepted tests and minimum required scores are: Duolingo (95), TOEFL (61), IELTS (5.5), PTE (49).
  • Some applicants may require higher test scores depending on their educational background and program of entry.
  • Providing a language proficiency test score may not be required if you satisfy one or more of these conditions:
    • You have already earned a high school, college or university degree in the United States.
    • You have successfully completed at least two years of full-time academic study in a diploma or degree-granting program in the United States.
    • You are a citizen of an Anglophone country.
    • You completedÌýEnglish Language courses from a CEA accredited institution.

Required Items if Seeking an F-1 Visa

  1. Copy of the applicant’s current and valid visa/passport.
  2. Current financial statement from a financially responsible party: applicant, a parent, or a sponsor. This information should be no more than one year old at the start of the semester of interest.
  3. Official bank statements must reflect the balance noted (2024-2025 academic year).
    Graduate applicants: $36,517 (U.S.), Graduate CS/CIS $37,327 (U.S.)Ìý |Ìý Undergraduate applicants: $53,218 (U.S.) for commuter students/$54,855 (U.S.) for resident students.

Applicants who wish to include dependents on the SEVIS I-20 form, please contact the Office of Global Engagement at globalengagement@rivier.edu for more information.

International Transcript Evaluation Agencies

Full course-by-course evaluations are required for transcript submissions. Below is a list of evaluation agencies.


P.O. Box 170116, Boston MA 02117
Tel: 617.338.7171 Fax: 617.338.7101
info@cedevaluations.com


3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651
Tel: 215.222.8454


P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station, New York NY 10013-0745
Tel: 212.966.6311 Fax: 212.966.6395
info@wes.org


29 E. Madison Street, Ste. 1005, Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: (312) 373-0952
info@scholaro.com

450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1107 New York, NY 10123
Tel: 646.475.2570

Alternatively, evaluations may be completed by any agency that is an active member of or .

Completed evaluations must be sent directly from the evaluation agency to:

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Office of Admissions
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

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