Rivier University : Your Future Starts at Rivier.

Rivier University - Overview

  • Introduction

    Founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary and Sister Madeleine of Jesus, Rivier University in Nashua, New Hampshire, is a four-year Catholic not-for-profit institution offering professional preparation and a liberal arts education for both undergraduate and graduate students. For more than 80 years, the University has offered academic excellence in a learning environment that seeks to educate the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.

    Rivier University is recognized for its more than 50 degree programs serving the needs of both traditional and non-traditional students. The University prides itself on small classes led by accomplished faculty who create an active, experience-based learning environment.

    At the heart of the Rivier experience are Christian and Catholic values. Inspired by the mission of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier students, faculty, and staff engage in dialogue about basic human issues and actively work toward solutions in their own communities and the world community.

    The University is ideally located in the heart of New England, just a short distance from Nashua's downtown, an hour to Boston and the seacoast, and two hours from Hartford, Providence, and Portland.

    We invite you to take a closer look at all that Rivier University has to offer.

Rivier University

Founded
1933
Intake
Campus
New Hampshire
Location
420 S Main St, Nashua, NH 03060, USA
University Departments

Department of Biology

Department of Chemistry

Department of English

Department of History, Political Science & Criminal Justice

Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Department of Modern Languages

Department of Philosophy

Department of Psychology

Department of Religious Studies

Department of Sociology

Liberal Studies Program

Department of Business Administration

Department of Education

Department of Nursing and Health Professions

Top Courses Offered

  • Biology
  • B.S. in Biology
  • B.S. in Biotechnology
  • Biology Business
  • B.S. in Business/MBA 4+1 Program
  • B.S. in Business Management
  • B.S. in Cybersecurity Management
  • B.S. in Finance
  • B.S. in Marketing
  • B.S. in Sport Management
  • Business Administration Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • History, Political Science & Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Management
  • B.S. in Cybersecurity Management
  • Business Administration Education Early Childhood:
  • B.A. in Early Childhood Education
  • Education and Community Leadership:
  • B.A. in Education and Community Leadership
  • Elementary:
  • B.A. in Elementary Education
  • Secondary:
  • B.A. in Biology Education
  • B.A. in English Education
  • B.A. in Mathematics Education
  • B.A. in Social Studies Education
  • B.A. in Special Education
  • Education English
  • B.A. in English
  • English History, Global Studies & Political Science
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.A. in Global Studies
  • B.A. in History
  • B.A. in Political Science
  • History, Political Science & Criminal Justice Homeland & International Security
  • B.S. in Homeland and International Security
  • Business Administration Human Services
  • B.S. in Human Services
  • B.S. Human Services - Substance Use Disorders Track
  • Psychology
  • B.S. Human Services
  • Liberal Studies Undergraduate Day Programs
  • A.A. & B.A. in Liberal Studies
  • Mathematics
  • B.A. in Mathematics
  • Mathematics & Computer Science Nursing
  • B.S. in Nursing (BSN)
  • B.S. in Public Health
  • Nursing and Health Professions Psychology
  • B.A. in Human Development
  • B.S. in Human Services
  • B.S. Human Services - Substance Use Disorders Track
  • B.A. in Psychology
  • B.A. in Psychology - Substance Use Disorders Track
  • Psychology Sociology
  • B.A. in Sociology
  • Sociology Sport Management
  • B.S. in Sport Management
  • Business Administration
  • Business
  • B.S. in Business Administration (Online)
  • B.S. in Business Administration/MBA
  • Business Administration Individualized Studies
  • B.A. in Individualized Studies (On-campus)
  • B.A. in Individualized Studies (Online)
  • Nursing
  • A.S. in Nursing
  • A.S. in Nursing - LPN to ASN
  • B.S. in Nursing - RN to BSN (Online)
  • B.S. in Public Health (Online)
  • Nursing and Health Professions Public Health
  • B.S. in Public Health (Online)
  • Nursing and Health Professions Psychology/Human Development
  • B.A. in Human Development
  • B.S. in Human Services (Online), New Program
  • B.S. Human Services - Substance Use Disorders Track (Online), New Program
  • B.A. in Psychology (Online)
  • B.A. in Psychology - Substance Use Disorders Track (Online)
  • Business Administration
  • MBA in Management
  • MBA in Management (Online)
  • MBA Management with concentration in Information Technology Management
  • MBA Management with concentration in Information Technology Management (Online)
  • MBA Management with concentration in Marketing (Online)
  • MBA in Healthcare Administration (Online)
  • Business Administration Computer Science
  • M.S. in Computer Science
  • M.S. in Computer Information Systems
  • M.S. in Computer Information Systems (Online)
  • Mathematics & Computer Science Counseling & School Psychology
  • Master of Education in School Counseling (Certification Program)
  • Master of Education in Education Studies: Counseling and School Psychology
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Counseling (Post-Master's)
  • Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology (Post-Master's)
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood: Administration or Teaching
  • Master of Education in Education Administration
  • Master of Education in Education Studies
  • Master of Education in Elementary Education (Certification)
  • Master of Education in Special Education
  • Middle/Secondary Education Program
  • Master of Education in Middle/Secondary Biology
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Middle/Secondary English
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Middle/Secondary Social Studies
  • Education Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing: Advanced Practice RN Completion Program
  • Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (On-campus)
  • Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (Online)
  • Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education (Online)
  • Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership in Health Systems Management (Online)
  • Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (On-campus)
  • Master of Public Health (Online)
  • Post-Master's Nursing Certificates
  • Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Education
  • Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing and Health Professions Public Health
  • Master of Public Health (Online)
  • Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning
  • Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning with a Nursing Education specialization
  • Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Systems Leadership Track (Online), New Program

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

  • Rivier Scholarships
  • Rivier University Grant Program
  • Founders Merit Scholarship
  • Catholic High School Grant
  • Adams Achievement Scholarship
  • The Samuel A. Tamposi Sr. Scholarship
  • Transfer Scholarship
  • Governor's Scholarship Program

How to Apply to the Rivier University

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