Rivier University
About
Rivier University, a private Catholic institution in Nashua, New Hampshire, is best known for its exceptional nursing and health professions programs, alongside highly regarded degrees in education and business. The university offers a welcoming, close-knit campus culture where students enjoy personalized attention in small classes, active NCAA Division III athletics, and a strong emphasis on community service. What truly sets Rivier apart is its innovative "Employment Promise Program"—which guarantees a professional job within nine months of graduation or tuition-free graduate courses—complemented by cutting-edge facilities like its state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs.
Wikipedia:Rivier University is a private Catholic university in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States. Rivier is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.
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Rivier University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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