Rivier University celebrates fifth anniversary of Early Acceptance admissions program
Rivier University’s Early Acceptance Program (REAP), which has provided hundreds of motivated students with on-the-spot acceptances, streamlined admissions, and financial incentives, is entering its fifth year in 2024.
Since its launch, REAP has made the admissions process more accessible and less stressful for high school seniors, rewarding academic achievement and early commitment with substantial benefits.
REAP affords prospective students the opportunity to take a student-led tour, meet individually with a Rivier staff member, and receive exclusive financial incentives of up to $10,000, all in one on-campus visit. Students also receive a same-day admissions decision, alleviating the anxiety and unpredictability of the college search process.
“We are thrilled to celebrate five years of REAP and the incredible opportunities it has provided to students,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, Rivier’s President. “The success of the program is a testament to the value we place on academic performance and the dedication students show in their early application to Rivier.”
Rivier will host an Early Acceptance Open House on Monday, Oct. 14. Attendees will be eligible for $10,000 in financial incentives and can benefit from the REAP program, receiving an acceptance decision by the end of the visit. In total, students will receive a $2,000 visit grant, renewable annually, a $1,000 early acceptance grant, a $500 REAP grant, and a $500 deposit match.
Students who are unable to attend the Open House still have the opportunity to participate in REAP during any campus visit scheduled before Friday, Dec. 13. This flexibility ensures that all prospective students have the chance to explore the campus and complete the REAP process, even if they cannot make it to the Open House.
“Simplifying the application process is a win for everyone—students, their families, and Rivier,” says Paul Brower, Rivier’s Vice President for Enrollment Management. “Same-day acceptances and REAP’s financial incentives alleviate much of the stress and uncertainty typically associated with college admissions, making senior year more predictable for high school students and their families.”
Students are requested to submit a Rivier application or Common App to the Admissions office at least 24 hours prior to their campus visit, along with a current high school transcript covering up to the end of their junior year (digital copies are accepted).