Rivier University is a private Catholic university in Nashua, New Hampshire, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. It has a small residential community, with first-year and transfer students placed in Guild Hall. Other halls include Trinity, Presentation, Brassard and Rivier Village.
Enrollment
1,231
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Sep 6, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year move-in day is September 6, 2026. Families and students check in when they arrive, then receive room keys and help moving belongings into the residence halls.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Brassard Hall
Suite-style (doubles and triples, 11 students per suite) · Coed
Guild Hall
Traditional (doubles and triples, shared bathrooms) · Coed
Presentation Hall
Pod-style (singles and doubles, semi-private bathroom) · Coed
Trinity Hall
Traditional (doubles and triples, shared bathrooms) · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Rivier Village
Apartment-style (singles and doubles, full kitchen) · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
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Checklists
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Dates last checked October 2026.