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Tours

1. Admissions Walking Tour

   Get a glimpse into life as a Rider Bronc and learn more about our academic, student and residential life on a self guided walking tour.

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   1. Student Recreation Center

      The Student Recreation Center (a.k.a. the SRC) is the epicenter of health and fitness in our campus community. No matter your goals, Rider’s SRC is your go-to for all things recreational. The SRC offers diverse spaces including a 3,600 square foot fitness center, a three court gymnasium, an indoor track and other areas to help you stay active. The SRC is also the hub for Rider's intramural and club sports and traditional Rider events.

      However, there’s more to do in the SRC than just stay in shape. You can also grab a vanilla latte or pastry at Starbucks and enjoy our spacious lobby with seating to accommodate dining, studying or hanging out.

   2. Bart Luedeke Center

      The Bart Luedeke Center, or as Broncs call it “the BLC'', is the heart of the Rider campus. It is the one-stop-shop for all student needs, and is home to the Financial Aid office, the Student Navigation Office, Academic Success Center, Career Development and Success, the Rider Bookstore and Cranberry's Cafe. In Cranberry’s, you’ll never find a shortage of dining options. Choose from our line-up of food stations with menus that include Latin American, Pan Asian or Italian cuisine, fresh and sustainable ingredients, and fast-food faves Wendy’s and Jersey Mike’s. Or if you’re looking for a sit-down, sports bar experience, look no further than the Rider Pub, also a part of Cranberry’s. The BLC is also home to the Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs office and lounge where Rider's military-connected students are welcome to gather. 

   3. Sweigart Hall

      Sweigart Hall is one of five academic buildings on campus, and home to the Norm Brodsky College of Business. In 2019, the college was named for Norm Brodsky ’64, an entrepreneur, lawyer and accountant with eight successful businesses under his belt—and, of course, a Rider Bronc.

      Sweigart Hall features 3 floors fully dedicated to business students and faculty, with conference style classrooms replicated to model an actual business setting. In Sweigart, you’ll find our Data Analytics Center, a space for students and faculty to learn, collaborate and develop their skills on software tools and databases used by professionals.

      You can also pick up coffee, snacks or a quick bite between classes at Saxbys cafe. Everything at this cafe is crafted for students, by students! Indoor and outdoor patio seating is also available for dining, meeting or study space.

   4. Science & Technology Center

      Rider’s science learning community and where innovation thrives. Building features include the Bristol-Myers Squibb teaching and learning center, state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms and collaboration spaces. The facility is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar expansion project, set to be complete in fall 2021, that will create a new wing with modern labs, new equipment and spaces for growing programs in computer science, cybersecurity and health sciences.

       

   5. Fine Arts Building

      The Fine Arts Building is where creativity happens. This space is home to Rider’s 107.7 The Bronc radio station, the Art Gallery, and the Yvonne Theater and Spitz Black Box theaters. In the Fine Arts Building, we provide liberal arts, and fine and performing arts students access to the resources they need to master their artistry. Facilities include design and media labs, private practice rooms, performance and rehearsal spaces, recording studios and a variety of musical instruments.

   6. Bierenbaum Fisher Hall (College of Education & Human Services)

      Named in honor of Barry ’76 and Gail Bierenbaum's parents, Helen and Samuel Bierenbaum and Alfreda and Roy Fisher, Bierenbaum Fisher Hall is home to Rider’s College of Education and Human Services. Facility features include classrooms and offices, as well as a Curriculum Resource Center where education students can find a wealth of teaching resources and tools at their disposal.

   7. Lynch Adler Hall

      Lynch Adler Hall is a 21,000-square-foot academic building named for alumni Thomas J. Lynch '75 and Joseph Adler '75, '90. With sustainability being a core value at Rider, Lynch Adler Hall was designed and constructed to meet the suite of standards for an environmentally sustainable structure, and is certified Gold by The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Features of this green building include classrooms, seminar rooms, faculty and departmental offices, and a multipurpose conference room.

   8. Ziegler Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall is named for Sadie L. Ziegler. Ziegler was the first secretary of Rider College  (1909-1950), graduated from Rider in 1909 and helped found the Alumni Association in 1928. Ziegler Hall houses 143 students in double bedrooms and pods.

      Additional features include a conference room, elevator, a social and study lounge, kitchen, and laundry room.

   9. Daly Dining Hall

      Daly Dining Hall is the main dining room on campus. Whatever your needs, Rider has a variety of meal plan options to suit every student. Features include GrubHub ordering, an allergen safe meal station, and a teaching kitchen.

   10. Alumni Gymnasium & Practice Facility

       With 20 Division I athletic teams, there’s something for every athlete and sports fan at Rider. Our Men and Women’s Basketball teams, Women’s Volleyball team, and the Men’s Wrestling teams all compete in Alumni Gym.

       Recent renovations to the Alumni Gym have added premium bleacher seating and courtside padded seats, a video board, upgraded locker rooms, and a practice facility named after Jason Thompson ’08.

       The Alumni Gym is also home to offices for athletics administration, sports information, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, softball, and sports medicine.

   11. Request Information

       Thank you for joining us on our Admissions Walking Tour! If you'd like us to get in touch please fill out our Request Info Form. We look forward to connecting with you!