Mar 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Rivier Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Rivier Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Disclaimer


Catalog Limitations 

The Rivier University catalog reflects current academic programs, fees, policies, and procedures effective at the time of publication. This information, including course descriptions and policies is pertinent to study while at the University.

The academic sections of the online catalog have been updated for the 2019-2020 academic year. Some academic, administrative and policy sections of the 2019-2020 catalog may be updated at a later time if and when changes are approved.

The catalog is not intended to constitute a contract between the University and any student, or other person, or application for admissions. The catalog is only available in  an electronic format. Policies, programs, courses, major requirements, fees, the academic calendar, and instructors may be added or changed at the sole discretion of the University. In planning their course schedules and programs of study, students are advised to review degree audit program planning sheets available from their academic advisor or program director.

Nondiscrimination

Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX and the nondiscrimination policies:  Director of Human Resources, Justine Caron, ext. 8210 or at TitleIXcoordinator@rivier.edu.

Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Regional Director, Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, P: (617) 289-0111, F: (617) 289-0150; TDD: (877) 521-2172, OCR.Boston@ed.gov.

Sexual Harassment and No Harassment

The Sexual Harassment and No Harassment Policies include information on prohibited conduct and complaint procedures concerning discriminatory conduct prohibited by Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, by state nondiscrimination laws, and by judicial opinions are known as common law. All persons who are part of the Rivier University community are requested to ensure that these policies are followed.

Learn more here.

If you are subject to unwelcome behavior or believe that others might be experiencing behavior that is not desired, make sure to report such behavior to the Director of Human Resources. You may also file a report with your immediate supervisor or one of the University Vice Presidents in accordance with the procedures set forth in the policies. Whenever a student is involved, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Ban on Incentive Compensation

Rivier may not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or awarding of federal financial aid, to any person or entity engaged in any student recruitment or admissions activity or in making decisions regarding the award of Title IV funds.