Welcome to Rivier College

Inquiries and Visits

We encourage your inquiries and visits. College offices are open from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and at other times by appointment. Selected offices maintain extended hours.

By mail or in person, reach us at:

Rivier College
420 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
Phone: (603) 888-1311
On the Web: www.rivier.edu

Mission Statement

Founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier College is a Catholic institution dedicated to transforming hearts and minds to serve the world.

As a co-educational institution of higher learning, the College is dedicated to the education of the undergraduate and graduate students in both the liberal arts and professional courses of study.

Committed to the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the College educates the whole person in the context of an academic community that cultivates critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people. This community supports the intellectual growth of all its members while offering them opportunities for social, cultural, moral, and spiritual development. The challenge of the College community is to search for truth through the dialogue between faith and reason.

Rivier creates an environment in which integrated learning is the shared responsibility of students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and is pursued in all the curricular and co-curricular programs of the College. To participate in the life of Rivier College is to strive for academic excellence, to take responsibility for ourselves and for others, and to engage in dialogue about basic human issues facing society, especially the plight of the poor and powerless. The College extends to all of its members and also to the greater community an invitation to join in intellectual inquiry and dialogue.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Rivier College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex or disability in admission, access, treatment and employment in its programs and activities. The following persons handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 897-8210 (for employees); and Vice President for Student Development, 897-8249 (for students). Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to:
Boston Office
Office for Civil Rights
US Department of Education
8th Floor
5 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109-3921
Telephone: 617-289-0111
FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 877-521-2172
E-mail: OCR.Boston@ed.gov

Catalog Limitations

This catalog contains programs, fees, policies, and procedures effective at the time of publication. The catalog is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, a statement of the College’s contractual undertaking. Policies, programs, courses, major requirements, and instructors may be added or changed. In planning their course schedules and programs of study, students are advised to review program planning sheets available from their academic advisor or department chairperson.

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