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Orientation 2025

Welcome to Raider Nation and your Orientation Information Page!

Your Raider Story Starts Here!

Orientation is a day-long program where you will have the opportunity to explore:

  • The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Campus
  • Academics and Core Curriculum
  • Accessing Your Class Schedule
  • Campus Support Services
  • Life Outside of the Classroom
  • Financing a Raider Education
  • Steps You Need to Complete Before Classes Start

Orientation Dates and Registration

Student Orientation Dates—Choose the session that works best for you! .

First Time Students: Monday, June 23 (day-long program and includes optional overnight) – .

Transfer Students: Wednesday, June 25 (half-day program) – .

First Time Students: Thursday, June 26 (day-long program only) – .

Registering for an Orientation session

Step 1:  Select your preferred orientation session once registration opens on Monday, April 7.

Step 2:  Click the “Sign-in†button under the sessions listing.

Step 3:  Select “Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Login,†and log in with your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ email and password. Please note if you recently deposited, it takes 24 business hours to activate.

Step 4:  Select your session and complete the necessary information.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance registering, please contact the Office of Student Engagement at (603) 897-8254 or orientation@rivier.edu. Please note that students need to be deposited to register.

Arrival Information

  • Student-athletes and families arrive to campus between 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. to check-in and attend the Raider Athlete Orientation at 9:00 a.m. led by the Athletic Director.
  • Non-Student-Athletes and families arrive to campus between 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. to check-in at Sylvia Trottier Hall.
  • Parking will be available at the Sylvia Trottier Hall parking lot.
  • Check-in is located in the upper lobby of Sylvia Trottier Hall.
  • Students and families should check-in together and will then be directed to their separate programs.
  • Students staying overnight should bring their overnight items with them.

Departure Information

  • The New Student Orientation program will end at 5:00 p.m.
  • Students staying overnight will check out the following day between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Have a Question? 

More information often leads to more questions. We’re happy to help! Email your questions to us at orientation@rivier.edu, or call the Office of Student Engagement at (603) 897-8254.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to attend the Orientation?

  • Yes! All incoming first-year residential and commuter students are required to attend new student orientation. Please contact the Office of Student Engagement for more information at (603) 897-8254 or orientation@rivier.edu if you are unable to attend in person.

How do I access my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ email address?

  • Your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ email address is automatically created and information should have been sent to the secondary email address used.

Do I need to register for classes before orientation?

  • No. As a first-year student, you will be enrolled in first-semester classes by your academic and career advisor based on the information you supplied to the Office of Admissions. For all subsequent semesters, you will register yourself.

How do I access my student health portal?

  • Please login to to access the student health portal. Both resident and commuter students will need to submit information.

When does orientation registration open?

  • Registration opens to the public on Monday, April 7.

Get Ready to Become a Raider

We have all the info you need to get ready for your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience.

Contact

Office of Student Engagement