Catholic university in Nashua, NH, transforming hearts and minds through rigorous academics and community service.
Rivier offers programs at undergraduate, professional studies, graduate, and doctoral levels, with both traditional and online/hybrid delivery options. The university emphasizes hands-on, face-to-face instruction with industry professionals and experienced practitioners. Students benefit from personalized academic advising and access to state-of-the-art technology and resources. The curriculum spans liberal arts and sciences, with opportunities to complement majors with minors and pursue specialized certificates.
The 68-acre Nashua campus features 44 buildings, four residence halls (Trinity, Guild, Presentation, Brassard), and modern facilities including labs and athletic fields. Student life includes numerous clubs and organizations—Model UN, Business Club, Biology Club, Alliance Club (LGBTQ+), and Habitat for Humanity chapter. Campus resources include counseling, career development, campus ministry, and a multicultural office. The university is located in Nashua, twice voted "Best Place to Live in America" by Money magazine.
Rivier welcomes traditional and non-traditional students through multiple pathways: undergraduate, transfer, professional studies, graduate, doctoral, international, and veterans admissions. The university offers campus tours, open houses, and program-specific info sessions. An Employment Promise guarantees full-time employment within nine months of graduation or provides additional financial/educational support. Transfer students from Anna Maria College receive on-the-spot admission, generous scholarships, and a $3,000 Transition Grant.
Rivier Raiders compete in NCAA Division III as members of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball; women's sports add field hockey and softball. The university is dedicated to Catholic social teaching and serving economically disadvantaged communities, with a mission to foster critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people.