Living on Campus

Who Lives on Campus?

Rivier houses nearly 500 undergraduate students in our six residence halls. All undergraduate students are eligible to live on campus.

Rivier has six residence halls on its 68-acre campus. Traditional-aged freshmen and transfers are assigned to Guild Hall, while many mid-year returning students and transfers live in Trinity Hall or Presentation Hall. Our most senior students tend to live in the suites of Brassard Hall, or in the new apartments in Rivier Village.

What Amenities Are Available?

In our traditional-style residence halls, students live in double or triple rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens, complete with vending and game areas.

Presentation Hall and Rivier Village house students in single and double rooms within their pod or apartment, and students enjoy a semi-private  bathroom with those in the space. Brassard Hall suites house eleven students in doubles and triples, with two shared bathrooms for the group, and a shared living room and kitchenette. Rivier Village also boasts large, shared living rooms and a full kitchen in each apartment.

Streaming cable service is available in each building through Xfinity On-Campus, along with wired and wireless high-speed broadband service to the internet and access to the University’s technology resources.

What is the Residential Community Like?

Students are highly encouraged to become active members of our community. The Office of Residence Life and Housing and the Student Government Association (SGA) provide many exciting opportunities for involvement.

Our staff are committed to providing a safe and accepting community, where each individual is an active participant in shaping the life of the halls.

Rivier’s residence halls offer a unique experience in community living, which extends the learning process of the University beyond the classroom. Students and staff work cooperatively to create and maintain a living environment that promotes student growth and respects all residents as individuals. As a member of the residential community, you will become an important part of the campus culture.

All members of this community maintain the highest standards for themselves and others, treating people and property with respect, taking responsibility for their actions, and living in a way that is consistent with Rivier’s mission and identity.

What’s New on Campus?

Rivier will begin construction for the second phase of its Rivier Village project in early 2025 following a series of approvals by the City of Nashua. Each hall will accommodate 37 students, offering a mix of single and two-bedroom units. The expansion will also include additional parking, along with new walkways, green spaces, and landscaping to enhance the complex while making the campus more accessible.