This University is a complete and utter disappointment. I received my Bachelors degree here and went on to my Master's here as well, after investing over $100,000 to this "College First" institution I was forced to be dismissed from the graduate program because I had a bad semester due to circumstances out of my control. They were the opposite of understanding, had no care in the world to listen, and instead, destroyed my path to further my education.
They claim: "Committed to the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the University educates the whole person in the context of an academic community that cultivates critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people. This community supports the intellectual growth of all its members while offering them opportunities for social, cultural, moral, and spiritual development. The challenge to the University community is to search for truth through the dialogue between faith and reason." Which is complete and total BS! They go completely against their mission. Instead, because you have a rough semester they boot you from the program, someone who has been invested in his faith, and community, and spreading the message of Christ. It's okay, because another University can benefit from what I have to offer, and I will continue to do my good will and be sure to advise those I know to never consider Rivier as an option, for I'd be lying to them if I said it's a legitimate way to go.
So sad to see where this University has gone, and the lack of care it has at seeing it's students excel, whether your a straight A or straight C student, you deserve an education, but clearly, this isn't the place for it. read more